Feb 05 2025 54 mins
Jews wear these weird boxes on their arms and head. They are placed there for some specific holy reason but to an outsider it's unclear why it has to be worn to pray. These "phylacteries" have an aesthetic that could be misconstrued, but once you know the truth, you won't want to take them off.
Sruly Meyer, a kosher chef and return guest to the podcast, offers a comprehensive look into the beauty and holiness of tefillin. Using his very own to personally teach us, Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, takes the opportunity to learn about the specific details of the Tefillin that you might've missed putting it on the first time!
00:00 Introduction
04:15 "Tefillin Stands Revolutionize Outreach"
08:29 "Neglected Ritual Significance"
09:46 A ritual before the Torah.
13:15 Obedience to G-d
17:14 Spiritual community
20:21 "When Will Moshiach Come?"
25:22 Design cases
28:11 Chaz's first tefillin
29:15 Unexpected Tefillin Lesson in store
33:36 The 4-stemmed shine confusion
37:59 Your existence
40:29 Can women wear tefillin?
44:01 Spiritual meets Physical
48:07 Find Tefillin Stands Near You
49:03 The 4-stemmed shine ANSWERED by Chabad.org
52:42 Conclusion
About Sruly Meyer:
Sruly runs a marketing agency in Hollywood, Florida. He is a home cook and recipe developer who runs a food and travel blog, discussing local food scenes and daily Jewish life. He is a proud Jewish father and business owner.
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www.SrulyMeyer.com
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