The Tefillin are our connection to G-d, as we submit the thoughts in our mind and our emotions in our heart to G-d.
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These are great productions.
Keep up the great work Chabad.org!
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My thanks for a well presented and concise presentation of the "deed" of putting on Tefillin.
I look forward to seeing the remaining work in this series and some over again.
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Shalom and bless you for helping me to understand the intense relationship that one can have with G-d, by both engaging in the various mitzvoh and particularly, the blessings of living a kosher life and why. All of the presentations given by the Chabad Rabbis are very endearing as well as instructive. Thank you for sharing these videos with tremendous substance and love!
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Thank you for showing me/us how to become closer to Our Creator throu such Mitzvoh, especially as we see pictures of men defending their counrty doing this very same deed.
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Its so real to be connected to creator; looking foward to wear one.
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The intonation of the orator, the narrative expressed, and the appearance, the way he is sitting, person and attitude are absolutely pitiable. He is speaking to his audience, us, as if we are children.
Where is the insigh of the laws? We don't need an emotional appeal or the lack there of.
I think the idea of learning about tefilin is excellent, yet this production needs to be reproduced.
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I am amazed that you can feel that way. Isn't it quite clear that 'the deed' videos are geared towards Jews who are either non-observant or at least observe very little? For someone who has never laid tefillin and who knows next to nothing about them (and the truth is that in this day and age, there are way more Jews who have not laid tefillin than have), a video filled with laws, customs, etc. would not help them. There are plenty of articles in Chabad's Tefillin page to get deeper into the laws, customs, and philophies. The Deed is just an overview to help those who may be considering the mitzvah of Tefillin to make the leap and to see it's really 'not that hard'. The 'deeper' learning can come later.
Also, Rabbi Kaplan is a phenomenal teacher and speaker. Go to their audio page and download some of his classes. He is interesting, has a great personality, and teaches with passion and clarity.
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Thank you so much for making this video available!! I turned on the video in hopes that my son, who is fifteen , would watch. It was like magic. The music lured him in and he did watch. His comment was," I did not know that the prayers for tefillin were so easy." He repeated them several times. Again, Thank you!!
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I wish to express my gratitude and appreciation for this video. It was both interesting and instructive and the "attitude" of the narrator kept my attention to the very end.
If nothing else, you reached out and connected with at least one Jewish guy who needed some direction and education.
Thank you,
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look at at Letters of light for a deeper understanding of the shin on the tefillin
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What are the Letters of Light? Web search showed nothing.
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Sanctifying Your Home
The mezuzah and the laws concerning the small scroll of protection that adorns every door of our homes.
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| Explore the significance of the ritually fringed four-cornered garment.
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More Than A Charitable Act
Tzedakah is more than a Charitable act. It is sharing with others what G-d in His kindness has given us.
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More Than a History Book
The Torah is more than a history book. It is G-d’s instructions to humanity. It tells us how to maximize our potential on this earth.
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| The last commandment of the Torah is to write ones own Sefer Torah. Today this is commonly done through buying a letter, chapter or portion in a joint Sefer Torah. It is written by a scribe who is specially ordained to write, and its laws are meticulous.
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| Which species of animals, birds, fish and vermin are kosher, and which are not?
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| The preparation of Kosher food is meticulous; slaughtering, checking and removing of the blood; plus which parts of the animal may not be eaten
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| One of the fundamental principles of a Kosher home is keeping Milk and Meat separate; from pots & pans and cutlery to stoves and sinks. Plus: The laws of Koshering utensils previously used for non-kosher foods.
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| Shopping for Kosher foods, baked goods, fresh fruit and packaged goods; looking out for the Kosher certification and labels.
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| Wine represents the holiness and separateness of the Jewish people. However, since wine was and still is used in many forms of idolatrous worship, it has a unique status in Jewish law, which places extra restrictions on the making and handling of wine.
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A Practical Guide
The rituals and customs that we have practiced for centuries at the Shabbat table; from lighting candles to eating delicious Challah.
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| Our sages tell us: G-d told the heavenly angels: “I have a special treasure called Shabbat, and I will give it to the Jewish people”. For six days we work, and the seventh – Shabbat brings holiness and rest” {Ed. Note: Not filmed on Shabbat}
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Part I
“On the Seventh day you shall rest from all work”. What constitutes work? There are 39 Cardinal prohibitions on the Shabbat, and many off-shoot laws that are derived thereof. The first in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part II
The second in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part III
The third in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part IV
The fourth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part V
The fifth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part VI
The sixth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part VII
The seventh in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part VIII
The final episode in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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