How much should you spend?
Spend
as much as you can afford. I once had a man
come into the store and tell me he wanted to buy
Tefillin and didn't want to spend more than $50.
I asked him would he buy a car for $50 and drive
it from Denver to New York?
he replied, "No".
I asked, "Why"
He replied, "Because the car isn't reliable..."
Now, if $50 is all you can afford and you have to
make the trip then probably the $50 is worth it...
however, if car isn't reliable and you wouldn't
drive it on a trip from Denver to New York, then
how much more should you take care of your life
in this world and your eternal soul?
Price might be one factor on what you buy however,
also consider if the Tefillin fits you. Is
it comfortable to wear? Consider buying the
best straps you can afford.
The
tefillin on our arms is near the heart to control
the lusts and thoughts of our hearts and redirect
them towards performing the Service we are commanded
to perform for God, Whose Name is blessed. The tefillin
on our heads is near the brain, so that the spiritual
elements in our brains, as well as our senses and
all our abilities, should all be controlled and
redirected towards performing the Service we are
commanded to perform for God, Whose Name is blessed.
May the performance of the Mitzvah of tefillin influence
me and bestow upon me long life.
- Tefillin
comes in three grades: Gasot - Dakot - Mehudar
Gasot are highly recommended.
- The
scroll - Rashi Script
- Box
Size
- The
Straps
Retzuot - Or Tachton
Retzuot - Or Elyon
Retzuot - Avodat Yad
-
Tefillin Quality
- Are
you Right or Left Handed?
