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הלכות תפילין ומזוזה וספר תורה פרק א · 5 Questions
Question 1
How many Torah passages are contained in tefillin?
Four passages, each of which mentions the commandment to bind God's words as a sign. They span Exodus and Deuteronomy.
Question 2
What is the key structural difference between arm and head tefillin?
Arm: one scroll with all four. Head: four separate compartments, one passage each. This reflects unity (arm/heart) vs. distinct awareness (head/mind).
Question 3
What script must tefillin be written in?
Ktav Ashurit is the sacred script used for Torah scrolls, tefillin, and mezuzot. No other script is valid.
Question 4
If a scribe accidentally skips a passage while writing tefillin, what happens?
Tefillin must be written in the Torah's order. Skipping and backfilling doesn't work — the scribe must begin again.
Question 5
Can tefillin be written on parchment from a non-kosher animal?
The parchment must come from a kosher animal species. This requirement applies to tefillin, mezuzot, and Torah scrolls alike.