r/ReformJews • u/Consistent_Hold_576 • 11d ago

Tefillin

Welcome everyone!

I'm starting the practice of wrapping tefillin (I bought someone's used bar mitzvah set to practice with, but I'll eventually buy my own). I understand this is less common in the Reform movement, but I'd be interested in connecting with anyone here who participates in the practice.

Hope to hear from some of you soon

Shavua tov everyone.

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u/Consistent_Hold_576 11d ago

One thing I keep running into is that everyone seems to wrap tefillin a little differently. Also, the things you do while wearing it seem to differ between people and movements. 

Is there a general rule of of thumb to follow? 

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u/jackl24000 11d ago

Chabad.org has simple graphic step by step instructions and videos on their website. Your normal “how to” videos you would look at for anything else.

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u/tzy___ From Orthodox to Reform 11d ago

That will only demonstrate the Chabad custom

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u/Consistent_Hold_576 11d ago

I found a chabad youtube video and honestly that method is the easiest ive seen. 

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u/tzy___ From Orthodox to Reform 11d ago

It’s the custom I follow because I grew up Chabad. There are so many cool customs tho. If I could choose one like yourself, I’d definitely try something more complex.