Travel Size (Pitzponim) Tefillin Batim and Retzuot Guide
Tefillin Quality Details CHARTS
| Quality | Batim | Straps |
|---|---|---|
| Kosher Lechatchila B | שפירא - פרודות | מלאכת דוד |
| Kosher Lechatchila A | שפירא - ריבוע רגל מכוון | מלאכת דוד |
| Mehudar | כתר של תפילין | מלאכת דוד |
Tefillin Batim Details
שפירא - פרודות
SHAPIRA - PERUDOT
| Quality | Batim | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Details | English Translation | Explanation | |
|
Kosher Lechatchila B |
פרודות (Perudot) | Separated | Indicates that the compartments (batim) of the tefillin shel rosh are completely separated, ensuring each compartment is distinct and the tefillin is kosher. No glue between the compartments. |
| ללא חשש בכור (Lo Chashash Bechor) | Without concern of firstborn | Ensures that the leather used does not come from a firstborn animal, adhering to halachic requirements. | |
| עיבוד בסיד בעבודת יד (Ibud Basid BeAvodat Yad) | Processed with lime by hand | Refers to the method of tanning the leather using lime, done manually to ensure quality and adherence to traditional methods and halachic standards. | |
| השין משוך ביד (HaShin Mashukh BeYad) | The shin made by hand | Pertains to the shin letter on the tefillin shel rosh, indicating it is drawn by hand, following traditional methods and halachic requirements. | |
| חוט התפירה בין בית לבית (Chut HaTfirah Bein Bayit LeBayit) | The stitching sinew between compartments | Describes the sinew used to sew the tefillin also separates the compartments | |
| מעור משובח (Me'or Meshubach) | Superior leather | Refers to high-quality leather used in the production of tefillin, enhancing their durability, appearance, and overall quality. | |
| כשרות הרב משה שאול קליין (Kashrut HaRav Moshe Shaul Klein) | Kashrut certification by Rabbi Moshe Shaul Klein. | Refers to the kosher certification provided by Rabbi Moshe Shaul Klein, a prominent halachic authority and dayan, known for his expertise in the laws of kashrut and Jewish law. His certification is respected and trusted for its adherence to stringent halachic standards. | |
Tefillin Batim Details
שפירא - ריבוע רגל מכוון
SHAPIRA - RIBUA REGEL MEKUVAN
| Level has all the Hiddurim of the previous levels in addition to what is below | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Batim | ||
| Product Details | English Translation | Explanation | |
|
Kosher Lechatchila A |
ריבוע רגל (Ribua Regel) | Human powered foot pedal | The process of squaring the (batim compartments) is humanly powered (by food pedal, not electric). |
| מכוון (Mekuvan) | Visible sinew | There is a visible external sinew that passes from the outside between the partitions of the tefillin of the head, and is not just internal as in fully separated Perudot. | |
| מעור משובח (Me'or Meshubach) | Superior leather | Refers to high-quality leather used in the production of tefillin, enhancing their durability, appearance, and overall quality. | |
| ללא חשש בכור (Lo Chashash Bechor) | Without concern of firstborn | Ensures that the leather used does not come from a firstborn animal, adhering to halachic requirements. | |
| עיבוד בסיד בעבודת יד (Ibud Basid BeAvodat Yad) | Processed with lime by hand | Refers to the method of tanning the leather using lime, done manually to ensure quality and adherence to traditional methods and halachic standards. | |
| השין משוך ביד (HaShin Mashukh BeYad) | The shin made by hand | Pertains to the shin letter on the tefillin shel rosh, indicating it is drawn by hand, following traditional methods and halachic requirements. | |
| כשרות הרב משה שאול קליין (Kashrut HaRav Moshe Shaul Klein) | Kashrut certification by Rabbi Moshe Shaul Klein. | Refers to the kosher certification provided by Rabbi Moshe Shaul Klein, a prominent halachic authority and dayan, known for his expertise in the laws of kashrut and Jewish law. His certification is respected and trusted for its adherence to stringent halachic standards. | |
Travel Size Tefillin Batim Details
כתר של תפילין - תפילין פצפונים
KETER SHEL TEFILLIN
| Level has all the Hiddurim of the previous levels in addition to what is below | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Batim | ||
| Product Details | English Translation | Explanation | |
| Mehudar | עורות מובחרים (Orot Muvcharim) | Superior hides | Refers to the high-quality leather selected for making the tefillin, ensuring the best material is used for durability and adherence to halachic standards. |
| ללא נקבים (L'lo Nekavim) | Without holes | Ensures that the leather used is free from any holes, which is a requirement for the tefillin to be kosher. | |
| ש משוך ביד כולו לחומרא (Shin Mashukh BeYad Kulo Lechumra) | The Shin is entirely hand-drawn with stringency | Indicates that the "Shin" letter on the tefillin is drawn by hand, following stringent guidelines to maintain high standards. | |
| פרודות (Perudot) | Separated | Indicates that the compartments (batim) of the tefillin shel rosh are completely separated, ensuring each compartment is distinct and the tefillin is kosher. No glue between the compartments. | |
| ריבוע רגל (Ribua Regel) | Human powered foot pedal | The process of squaring the (batim compartments) is humanly powered (by food pedal, not electric). | |
| מכוון (Mekuvan) | Visible sinew | There is a visible external sinew that passes from the outside between the partitions of the tefillin of the head, and is not just internal as in fully separated Perudot. | |
| כשרות בד"ץ העדה החרדית הספרדית (Kashrut Badatz HaEidah HaChareidit HaSefaradit) | Certification of Kashrut by Badatz of the Sephardic Eida Chareidis in Jerusalem. | Refers to the kosher certification provided by the Sephardic branch of the Badatz (Beit Din Tzedek), one of the most stringent rabbinical courts in Jerusalem, ensuring compliance with halachic standards. | |
| ללא חשש בכור (Lo Chashash Bechor) | Without concern of firstborn | Ensures that the leather does not come from the firstborn of an animal, which could be problematic according to Jewish law. | |
Tefillin Strap (Retzuot) Details
מלאכת דוד רצועות
MALCHUT DOVID RETZUOT
| Quality | Straps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Details | English Translation | Explanation | |
|
Kosher Lechatchila B Kosher Lechatchila A Mehudar |
רצועות מהודרות (Retzuot Mehudarot) | Superior straps | Refers to the high-quality leather straps used in the tefillin, indicating they are made to exacting standards for enhanced durability and aesthetics. |
| עבודת יד (Avodat Yad) | Handcrafted | Indicates that the straps are made by hand, ensuring careful craftsmanship and adherence to traditional methods. | |
| מעור עליון (Me'or Elyon) | Top layer of hide leather | Refers to the top-quality leather used for making the straps, which is from the top layer of hide. | |
| נעשו בהשגחה צמודה והידור רב (Naasu Behashgacha Tzmuda VeHidur Rav) | Made under close supervision | Made under close supervision with many Hiddurm. | |
| מתחילת העיבוד והצביעה והחיתוך לשם קדושת התפילין והכל (Leshem Kedushat HaTefillin) | For the sanctity of the tefillin for the whole process | Indicates that the production process, from the initial stages of leather processing, dyeing, and cutting, is carried out with the intention of maintaining the sanctity of the tefillin. | |
| כשרות בד"ץ ומרכז רבני אירופה (Kashrut Badatz V’Merkaz Rabanei Europa) | Certification of Kashrut by Badatz and the Rabbinical Centre of Europe. | Refers to the kosher certification provided by the Badatz (Beit Din Tzedek), along with the Rabbinical Centre of Europe, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of halachic compliance. | |
