Basic Kosher Chabad Tefillin Set
The distinctive script established by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, and followed within Chabad tradition. Producing this ksav accurately requires a sofer trained and experienced in its detailed letter forms, spacing, and halachic requirements.
All parshiyot are handwritten in Israel by a certified sofer with kosher black STaM ink on genuine calf-skin klaf, computer-checked letter by letter and examined by a magiah, a certified examiner. Fully kosher lechatchila, the complete halachic standard for daily wear, at our most accessible price. 100% kosher, guaranteed.
A genuine single-hide construction, lighter and more refined than glued batim, the traditional quality step below gassot.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Basic Kosher Tefillin set come with a bag?
Yes. The Basic Kosher Tefillin set includes a black velvet tefillin bag with gold Hebrew embroidery that says “תפילין,” along with a clear plastic zippered outer storage bag. The velvet bag helps keep the tefillin together, while the clear outer bag adds protection when storing or carrying the set.
Is this a complete tefillin set?
Yes. This is a complete kosher tefillin set with both the shel yad, which is worn on the arm, and the shel rosh, which is worn on the head. It also includes the retzuot, or black leather straps, and storage bags so the set can be kept together properly when not in use.
Who is the Basic Kosher Tefillin set best for?
This set is a strong choice for a bar mitzvah boy, student, first-time tefillin buyer, traveler, or someone who wants kosher tefillin at a more accessible price. It is designed for customers who want a reliable set for the mitzvah without moving into a higher-cost Mehudar Gassot option.
What is the difference between Basic Kosher Tefillin and Mehudar Gassot Tefillin?
Basic Kosher Tefillin are made to meet kosher requirements at a more affordable level, while Mehudar Gassot Tefillin use a higher level of construction, including thicker gassot batim and more premium finishing. The Basic set is a good value-focused option, while the Mehudar set is better for someone investing in a more durable, elevated, and long-term pair.
What custom should I choose: Chabad, Sephardi, or Ashkenaz?
The custom, or minhag, should match the person’s family or community practice. Chabad, Sephardi, and Ashkenaz tefillin can differ in writing style and certain details of use. If you are buying for a bar mitzvah, student, or gift recipient, it is best to confirm the correct minhag with a rabbi, parent, teacher, or community leader before ordering.
Why do I need to choose right-handed or left-handed tefillin?
Tefillin are worn on the arm opposite the person’s dominant hand. A right-handed person generally wears the shel yad on the left arm, while a left-handed person generally wears it on the right arm. Selecting the correct handedness helps ensure the arm tefillin is prepared properly for placement, wrapping, and comfort.
Are the parshiyot inside the Basic Kosher Tefillin checked?
Yes. The parshiyot, or handwritten Torah passages inside the tefillin, are checked by certified sofrim and with a computer-assisted check. This gives the buyer additional confidence that the text has been reviewed carefully before the set is sold.
What affects the price of kosher tefillin?
The price of kosher tefillin depends on the quality of the batim, the handwritten parshiyot, the retzuot, the level of checking, and the overall craftsmanship of the set. Even a basic kosher tefillin set requires proper materials, careful writing by a qualified sofer STaM, review by sofrim, and a computer-assisted check for added confidence. That is why tefillin cost is connected to real halachic work, not just the outer appearance of the boxes and straps.
Are tefillin the same as phylacteries?
Yes. “Phylacteries” is an English term often used for tefillin, but in Jewish use the Hebrew word tefillin is preferred. Tefillin are the black leather boxes with parchment scrolls and straps used for the weekday mitzvah of binding them on the arm and head.
How should I store Basic Kosher Tefillin after use?
After use, the tefillin should be wrapped carefully and placed back in the velvet tefillin bag, then stored inside the clear plastic outer bag for extra protection. They should be kept away from moisture, heat, crushing, and rough handling so the batim, retzuot, and parshiyot remain in good condition.
Basic Kosher Chabad Tefillin Set Product Details
Every spec, one glance.
- Minhag
- Chabad
- Script (Ktav)
- Alter Rebbe (Chabad)
- Quality
- Basic Kosher
- Batim
- Dakkot · 32 mm
- Retzuot
- Or-Elyon Black-on-Black · 15 mm
- Parshiyot order
- Rashi
- Written by
- Certified Israeli sofer STaM
- Checking
- Checked by Sofer and Computer
- Kosher status
- Guaranteed 100% Kosher
- Included
- Velvet Bag + Clear Outer Bag
The Basic Kosher Chabad Tefillin Set is a complete, fully kosher pair prepared for the Chabad minhag, and it is far more than the word basic suggests. Every set is made in Eretz Yisrael from parts that are each kosher on their own, so a bar mitzvah bochur, a first-time wearer, or anyone who wants a dependable everyday pair receives tefillin (תְּפִלִּין, phylacteries) he can lay each morning with a full heart.
We built this tier around a belief we hold dearly: every Yid should be able to keep the mitzvah of tefillin properly, without compromise on kashrus and without a price that puts it out of reach.
Basic Kosher Chabad Tefillin Set Specs
Use the details below to confirm the construction, writing, straps, size, and included storage for this set. They are listed from the most important elements of a kosher pair down to the practical extras.
- Complete Set: Shel yad (arm) and shel rosh (head), fully assembled and ready to wear
- Kosher Status: Guaranteed 100% kosher, valid according to every opinion
- Parshiyos: Handwritten on klaf (parchment) by a certified sofer STaM
- Checking: Computer-checked letter by letter and reviewed by a sofer
- Script: Ksav Alter Rebbe, the Chabad writing tradition
- Parshiyos Order: Rashi
- Batim: Dakkos, formed from a single genuine piece of leather, 32 mm
- Shel Rosh: Four compartments with the raised Shin on both sides
- Shel Rosh Knot: Tied in the Chabad tradition
- Retzuos: Premium Or-Elyon, black on both sides, 15 mm wide
- Minhag: Chabad
- Handedness: Right-handed or left-handed wearer
- Storage: Black velvet tefillin bag and clear protective outer bag
Kosher Chabad Tefillin, Valid According to Every Opinion
The batim (בָּתִּים, leather boxes) on this set are dakkos, formed from a single genuine piece of hide rather than glued together from scraps. That matters: because they are one true piece of leather, dakkos batim are accepted as kosher by all opinions, without leaning on the leniency that cheaper glued peshutim rely on. This is the real reason our basic set is more than basic.
Everything that touches the mitzvah is kept to a proper standard, and the finished pair is guaranteed one hundred percent kosher. For a first pair, seeing what actually goes into one is reassuring, and how tefillin are made lays out the grades of batim and what separates them, in plain language.
Premium Or-Elyon Retzuos on a Basic Tefillin Set
Most entry-level tefillin quietly economize on the straps, using thin split leather that stretches and cracks. We do not. This set is finished with premium Or-Elyon retzuos (רְצוּעוֹת, leather straps), the strong top layer of the hide, painted rich black on both sides, a detail usually reserved for costlier pairs.
Even at our most accessible tier, the parts of the mitzvah are chosen with care, cut to a full 15 mm and finished as befits a set worn b'kedushah for years of davening.
Ksav Alter Rebbe, Handwritten by a Sofer STaM
The parshiyos (פָּרָשִׁיּוֹת, Torah passages) are handwritten in ksav Alter Rebbe, the writing tradition of the Chabad minhag, on genuine klaf (קְלָף, parchment), the same sacred material used for our kosher mezuzah scrolls. The exact form of every letter is part of what makes a pair kosher.
Because each letter is written by hand, honest checking matters. Every pair is reviewed by a certified sofer STaM and verified by computer before it reaches you, so nothing leaves us until it is confirmed kosher.
Chabad Tefillin for Bar Mitzvah and Daily Davening
Select right-handed or left-handed at checkout so the shel yad is prepared for the proper arm. Whether this pair is worn for a bar mitzvah, carried to yeshiva, or laid every weekday, families keeping the minhag at home will also find matching Chabad mezuzahs, and our guide to tefillin checking explains how to keep it kosher over the years.
When the time comes to grow in hiddur, the Mehudar Gassot Chabad tefillin step up to gassot boxes and hand-worked straps, and our full range of kosher tefillin sits together for easy comparison. Mezuzah Store is a family-owned Judaica shop, and it is our zechus to help another Yid begin this mitzvah the right way.
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