Category: Retzuos / Tefillin Straps

Fading Tefillin Retzuos

2/15/2021

Both his Rashi and Rabeinu tam the Retzuos were all black but he had this one spot seemingly inexplainable why was the paint fading?

upon further examination we discovered that it was due to how they were wrapped on his box, either it was rubbing every time he took them in and out of his Tefillin bags or he was wrapping them too tight. Dont wrap to tight and make sure you have proper size Tefillin bags that are not to small.

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How to paint Retzuos

12/30/2020

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Painting Retzuos to expose all the cracks and fill with paint.

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Broken hand

4/22/2018

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Bar Mitzvah Boy with new Tefililn

3/16/2018

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One of the many benefits of purchasing your Tefillin at the Sofer Center. Come experience the joy! Watch as Rabbi Kass puts the Parshios inside the Batim. learn all there is to know about your Tefillin. Connect.

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Great Grandfathers Tefillin

3/14/2016

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Great Grandfather Tefillin. Someone wanted to gift this to his grandson to use for his upcoming Bar Mitzvah.

It is a great family heirloom, but not kosher to wear. The Parchment, straps and boxes are all worn out, faded and cracked and no longer Kosher.

You wouldn't give him Great Grandpa's worn out overalls to wear... same applies here.

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Ripped Retzuah

1/27/2016

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Sewing Retzuos?

1/27/2016

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Worn and Stretched out Retzuos / Tefillin Straps

1/27/2016

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Retzuos start out at 15mm in order that if they begin to tear you will still have some time to get them replaced before they become Possul.
The preferable (Kosher Lechatchilah) width is 11mm according to the Chazon Ish and 10mm according to Rav Chaim Naeh.
The minimal (Bedieved) width for making a Brachah is 9mm. If a Retzuah started tearing or if it is missing paint at one spot making the connected or painted Retzuah less than the minimal width it is Possul and must be replaced.

From time to time it is important to look over your Retzuos to ensure they are Kosher if you have any doubts be sure to bring them in right away.

Ripped and worn out Retzuah

Ripped Retzuah is less then 8mm

Part of Retzuah that is painted is less then 6mm

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Allergic Reaction To Retzuos / Tefillin Straps

11/8/2015

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Have you ever heard of someone that is allergic to their Retzuos / Tefillin straps?

I had a client who recently got new Retzuos while in Israel for the Yom Tov, and ever since he got new Retzuos he developed an allergic reaction to them consisting of blisters and puss infection on his arm.

Most Retuzos today use chrome in the process of making them, and there are unfortunately a select few that are allergic to the chrome.

Are you or do you know someone who is having a reaction to their Retzuos?

I have good news for you! We stock chrome free Retzuos. There is no reason why it should hurt to wear Tefillin.
If you are suffering contact us today.

Vegetable Tanned / Chrome free Retzuos can be ordered via this Link Chrome free Retzuos

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Ripped Retzuah

7/1/2015

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A client brought these into the office explaining that his straps were ripped for a long time and he had been meaning to come in and get them replaced, but he kept pushing it off because his Chaver (Friend) told him as long as the straps are connected at some point they are still Kosher.

Unfortunately this could not be further from the truth!

Retzuos start out at 15mm in order that if they begin to tear you will still have some time to get them replaced before they become Possul.
The preferable (Kosher Lechatchilah) width is 11mm according to the Chazon Ish and 10mm according to Rav Chaim Naeh.
The minimal (Bedieved) width for making a Brachah is 9mm. If a Retzuah started tearing at one spot making the connected Retzuah it less than the minimal width it is Possul and must be replaced. The Retzuah in this picture is at most 4mm.

Lesson: Do not tie the straps on very tight or wrap them on the box very tightly as this will lead to eventual ripping and invalidating the Tefillin straps.

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