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Shema question
muman613:
Here is an example of how the sages saw the command of Tefillin, how pure a person must be while wearing them. I do not believe the average religious Jew is capable of achieving such a high level as the sages expect. Yet we wear Tefillin...
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/314995/jewish/Shabbat-130a.htm
For R. Jannai said: Tefillin demand a pure body, like Elisha-the-man-of-the-wings. What does this mean? — Abaye said: That one must not pass wind while wearing them; Raba said: That one must not sleep in them. And why is he called 'the man-of-the-wings'? Because the wicked State once proclaimed a decree against Israel that whoever donned tefillin should have his brains pierced through; yet Elisha put them on and went out into the streets. A quaestor saw him: he fled before him, and the latter gave pursuit. As he overtook him, he [Elisha] removed them from his head and held them in his hand, 'What is that in your hand?' he demanded, 'The wings of a dove,' was his reply. He stretched out his hand and the wings of a dove were found therein. Hence he is called 'Elisha-the-man-of-the-wings.'
And why did he tell him the wings of a dove rather than that of other birds? Because the Congregation of Israel is likened to a dove, as it is said, as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her pinions with yellow gold: just as a dove is protected by its wings, so with the Israelites, their precepts protect them.
muman613:
I would get a pair of tzit-tzits pronto LKZ.... If you would like some help with this one, I could assist you...
Israel Chai:
--- Quote from: muman613 on October 15, 2013, 02:13:41 AM ---I would get a pair of tzit-tzits pronto LKZ.... If you would like some help with this one, I could assist you...
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I will buy it when my loans come in as stated. I am worth about $10 currently, so it will be much easier when I am worth -$2000. That will be soon. As for tefillin, I have another pressing expense that is a bit more critical than that which has been delayed a couple times, maybe so that the community would not have to pay as much as me to do it. G-d willing I can be a full baal teshuva soon.
Tag-MehirTzedek:
--- Quote from: muman613 on October 14, 2013, 11:18:09 PM ---I read it but I am not sure where you answer the question about whether it is a violation of 'false witness' to say Shema without tzit-tzits.
You just say that it is recommended to wear Tefillin and Tzit-tzits when saying it...
My question to you is do you believe it is a violation of 'false witness' to say Shema without donning tallit?
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Exactly. To last q- no. I said that as well, I specifically stated that these are seperate Misswoth and if one doesnt have at the moment they should do soo later on when they have available.
Tefillin is a separate matter (more stricter) but never-the-less when one has available they should put them on.
LKZ I then saw that you dont currently have 1. I would suggest for now you borrow from someone, put them on for a few minutes each day and then take them off (if you can find someone who will let you borrow).
Tag-MehirTzedek:
--- Quote from: LKZ on October 15, 2013, 02:26:10 AM ---I will buy it when my loans come in as stated. I am worth about $10 currently, so it will be much easier when I am worth -$2000. That will be soon. As for tefillin, I have another pressing expense that is a bit more critical than that which has been delayed a couple times, maybe so that the community would not have to pay as much as me to do it. G-d willing I can be a full baal teshuva soon.
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You can get a good pair of Tefillin from a trusted person for $375. That's the cheapest and trustworthy that I know of. Where do you live? Or you can ask around from your community if they know someone trustworthy etc. Ask the Rabbi, perhaps you can either partially or fully cover your expense. Or give you a loan or something.
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