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“And I will Betroth You unto Me”: On Fading Tefillin Strap Marks
Mois Navon
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Lehrhaus
· 23 Aug 2021
The author explores a custom mentioned in a short story by Shai Agnon, where the protagonist waits for the marks left by his tefillin straps to fade before eating or drinking.