Comments on: How Do You Carry?

By: YIM

YIM — Thu, 15 May 2025 04:35:58 +0000

The Efod hung from both shoulders of the Kohen Gadol.

Just saying.

By: For many years

For many years — Sun, 11 May 2025 03:51:43 +0000

While the sentiment behind carrying tallis and tefillin with care is beautiful and certainly meaningful, it’s worth noting that for many, many generations, Yidden—and people in general—carried their most important belongings in sacks slung over their shoulders. This method wasn’t a sign of disregard, but rather a practical way to transport items safely and comfortably, without placing unnecessary strain on the person carrying them.

What truly matters is the kavod we show these mitzvah objects in our actions and mindset—whether held under the arm or carried on the shoulder, the respect and awareness we bring to the mitzvah is what counts most.

By: Important point

Important point — Sun, 11 May 2025 02:56:40 +0000

One thing that wasn’t mentioned is that for sure it should not hang below your waist

By: Moshe

Moshe — Sun, 11 May 2025 02:33:54 +0000

Very nice point. I appreciate the article! Thank you.

By: Not so fast

Not so fast — Sat, 10 May 2025 21:49:20 +0000

ב”ה
Worth noting:

1) the Aron kodesh was carried on the shouldersb

2) the Frierdicker Rebbe writes about the young Baal Shem Tov in the forest seeing a tzaddik nistar (Adam Baal Shem?) putting Tefillin in a sack and the sack over his shoulder.

By: שאל אביך ויגדך

שאל אביך ויגדך — Sat, 10 May 2025 19:57:55 +0000

When I was a young Bar Mitzvah boy my father always made sure to point out that we hold the tefilin bag, as for the strap he would tell me it’s okay for the weight to be on the shoulder/strap but it should still “hang” in front and with a hand under it holding it a little.

By: Important Point

Important Point — Fri, 09 May 2025 22:07:55 +0000

Reb Volf Greenglass, the Mashpia in Montreal, whenever he would see someone carry their Talis bag hanging like a bag, he would comment (and even go over and take it) that a Talis bag is not a shopping bag, a Talis bag should carried under the arm, as it has been done traditionally by Jews forever.

I’m not expressing an opinion, the new style bags have become a big business, but it’s good to know.

By: Tefillin bags

Tefillin bags — Fri, 09 May 2025 22:07:54 +0000

I would posit that seeing as the tefillin bags are constructed with these straps specifically for carrying the tefillin, and especially considering the prices being charged for them!, this is derech kavod for the tefillin. It’s not like they’re being placed in a disposable shopping bag and slung over the shoulders.

By: Precious babies

Precious babies — Fri, 09 May 2025 20:37:11 +0000

Mothers carry their babies with baby carriers. We wear our Tallis bags with shoulder straps so we don’t loose it. Let’s help our boys and men love the Mitzvah of Tallis and Tefillin by allowing them to wear it.