tefillin Definition
- 1two small black leather boxes containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah, worn by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers
- 2also known as phylacteries
Using tefillin: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tefillin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He puts on tefillin every morning before prayer.
Example
The tefillin are a symbol of the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
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Summary: tefillin in Brief
Tefillin [tuh-fil-in, -feen] are two small black leather boxes containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah. They are worn by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers and are a symbol of the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
