In addition to a discussion of the profound effect tefillin have upon the mind and heart, this booklet also includes practical laws, detailed photographs, translations and transliterations of the appropriate blessings, plus the Shema prayer.
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Tefillin Explained
A brief treatise on the significance of this important Mitzvah, including some basic laws, prayers and diagrams.
Published by Kehot Publication Society
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why the the shin on the wearer's left side has four branches instead of three.
In Kabbalah the left side has greater value than the right. Similar to graduating, when one wears a cap and gown, they turn the tassel from the right to the left indicating they have passed a milestone and graduated.
In addition, there is a mathematical formula when you calculate the four crowns + the three crowns it adds up to 613, being the 613 Commandments.