The Mind and Heart of Tefillin - Parsha Eikev with Rabbi Shalom Paltiel
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Rabbi Shalom Paltiel explores the dual nature of the mitzvah of tefillin in the context of Parsha Eikev, examining whether the head and arm tefillin constitute one unified commandment or two distinct ones. This discussion highlights a deeper analysis of the relationship between intellect and emotion in Jewish practice, as represented by the placement of tefillin on the head and arm. Rabbi Paltiel delves into the subtleties of these perspectives, offering insight into how they reflect broader themes within Judaism concerning the roles of the mind and heart.