Tifillin for the Hand, undated
Abstract
Two tefillin (phylactery) for the hand consisting of a black leather box with a brown leather strap. The top of the tefillin box has one section in Hebrew that designates that it is ''shel yad'' (for the hand). These leather boxes are those which Jewish men from the age of 13 bind with leather straps onto their left arm (unless they are left-handed, in which case they bind it onto their right arm) during the morning prayers; the leather box contains parchments on which are written the four sections of the Torah in which they are mentioned: ''And you shall bind them for a sign upon your hand and for a remembrance between your eyes'' (Exodus 13:9, and with slight variations in Exodus 13:16, Deuteronomy 6:8 and 11:18). (The parchments are missing.)
Dates
- undated
Language of Materials
The records are primarily in English, but some materials are in other languages, including Hebrew, Yiddish, German, and Russian.
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
2 Items (tifillin for the hand) ; 2 x 3 x 2 centimeters
Scope and Contents
This series includes religious, medical, printing, administrative, trophies, and other types of objects used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Examples of objects are Torah scrolls, embroidered towels made by a patient, a Hebrew Corona typewriter, printing cases and type, and a chess trophy.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair Leather
General
The measurements do not include the leather straps.
Drawing Number
2 x 3 x 2 centimeters
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository