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Diana David-Rus München - Bogenhausen October 11, 2023

Is a very nice saying that all Jews are connected via Tefillin, however, what happens with women who don't put on Tefillin? They are not part of this 'universal' Jewish soul? Are we left out?

Thank you,

Diana Reply

Tzvi Freeman October 11, 2023

in response to Diana David-Rus:

Connections are customized. Men have theirs, women have theirs.

Please get as many women as you can to light candles for Shabbat this week. Reply

Rita Forbes Clinton October 12, 2023

in response to Diana David-Rus:

Shalom, Diana
I was thinking the same thing, but then I did a little research and found a in-depth answer. The Tefillin is placed on the mind [intellect] and arm closest to the heart [the seat of the emotion and desire], which reflects the submission to the Almighty, and the rule of the intellect over the emotions. The 3rd Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel the Tzemach Tzedek states that the Tefillin represents the divine attributes of kindness and severity flow into the world. Inside the boxes are white paper with the Shema written on it, which represents Divine Light. On Shabbat, women light the candles. The flow of the divine attributes are concealed or hidden in the color black. The Rebbe states that the color black do not mix with any other colors, and shows GD's absolute unity, oneness that does not lend itself to any additional attributes or parts. This info is in accordance with Kabbalah on the Chabad.org website. Overcoming empowerment is shared by men + women. 🕎 🕊💜 Reply

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