Category: Tefillin Batim

The Difference between Rashi and Rabeinu Tam?

12/21/2021

What is the difference between Rashi and Rabeinu Tam and how can you tell the difference. watch the videos to find out.

Why check your Tefillin?

6/2/2021

Discovered during Tefillin checking.

One of the 4 Parshios slipped down out of the compartment.

This can happen over time as the Parshios age and settle.

The Tefillin can look perfect on the outside and all the text 100% Kosher. But still have a serious internal problem.

Just one of many reasons to have your Tefillin checked periodically. When we put it back after checking we made corrections so it wouldn't be able to slip down again.

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Glue in Tefillin

1/21/2020

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We allow glue to be used in the Tefillin to hold the hide together. The glue is not allowed to be a substitute for the leather. As you can see here big gaps in the leather were filled with glue. This a big problem and the batim should be replaced.

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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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Tefillin Corner Repair

2/21/2018

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Tefillin need to be square, a dent in one of the corners can make them no longer Kosher. They do not have to be pointy on the corners, however if you, your son or husband have a serious dent like in the picture below, or if you are not sure how severe it is, bring them in right away to be inspected and if necessary fixed.

Sometimes nicks and dents can go undetected, which is one of the reasons why it is important to have Tefillin checked on a yearly basis. If that is not feasible then at least once every 5-7 years.

Remember; always handle Tefilin over a table or surface to prevent them from falling to the ground. It is also important to stay away from walls or low ceilings while wearing them.

Damaged

After the repairs were made

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Walls dont come all the way down.

2/22/2017

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Travel Tefillin

1/12/2017

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Standard Batim are on average 33/34/35mm. For those who do a lot of traveling where every ounce is counted, and every inch in the suitcase is important you may want to consider these 28mm batim.

Weighing approx 8oz, which is half the weight of standard Tefilin and nearly half the footprint these are the smallest Gasos batim that can still hold a "regular size" Klaf for the Parshios.

Batim smaller then 28mm will need smaller then standard size Parshios this will effect price and quality of Parshios considerably. As the smaller Parshios will have to be written on smaller Klaf and the Ksav needs to be written smaller.

Most Sofrim are not ready to write smaller then standard size Parshios and many are not able to do so, as it is very difficult to write Parshios properly with all the details in a smaller size. The Sofer must write slower then he is accustomed to, it is much more strenuous and he must be of a much higher caliber to be able to write beautifully so smaller.

Smaller then standard size Parahios are approximately $600+ more then equal quality Parshios in the Standard size Klaf.

As well there are many more options of Mehudar Parshios in the regular size Klaf.

This being the case you can understand why 28mm batim is a very good option to consider if you want smaller size batim without paying a premium for the Parshios and giving up the hiddur of your Tefillin.

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Batim need to be refurbished?

6/9/2016

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Do your Tefillin need to be refurbished? Our Tefillin expert will make them look as good as new!

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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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