Basic Kosher Tefillin Set
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For someone buying tefillin for the first time, choosing a set should feel clear, trustworthy, and manageable. This Basic Kosher Tefillin set is made for customers who want authentic kosher tefillin at a more accessible price, with the essential components needed for daily use, bar mitzvah preparation, school, travel, or a first personal pair.
A complete set of tefillin (תְּפִלִּין, phylacteries) includes the shel yad (שֶׁל יָד, arm tefillin) and shel rosh (שֶׁל רֹאשׁ, head tefillin), along with black leather retzuot (רְצוּעוֹת, straps). Customers comparing kosher tefillin for sale will find this set especially useful when they need a reliable, value-focused pair without moving into a higher-priced Mehudar Gassot level.
Each Basic Kosher Tefillin set also includes a black velvet tefillin bag with gold Hebrew embroidery that says “תפילין,” along with a clear plastic zippered outer bag for added protection during storage or travel. This detail matters for shoppers searching for a tefillin set that arrives complete, organized, and ready to store properly after use.
Basic Kosher Tefillin Product Details
Use the details below to confirm what is included, how the set is checked, and which options need to be selected before ordering.
- Set: Basic Kosher Tefillin, including shel yad and shel rosh
- Parshiyot: Kosher parshiyot checked by certified sofrim and computer-assisted check
- Batim Size: 32 mm
- Retzuot: Or-Elyon black-on-black straps
- Retzuot Size: 15 mm
- Available Customs: Chabad, Sephardi, and Ashkenaz
- Handedness Options: Right-handed and left-handed options available
- Storage Included: Comes with a black velvet tefillin bag and a clear plastic zippered outer storage bag
- Use: Suitable for bar mitzvah, students, daily weekday use, travel, and first-time tefillin buyers
Choosing Your Custom, Minhag, and Handedness
When choosing tefillin, “custom” refers to minhag (מִנְהָג, custom), including the writing tradition and practical details followed by your family or community. That is why this set is available in Chabad, Sephardi, and Ashkenaz options. If you are unsure which minhag to choose, it is best to ask your rabbi, parent, teacher, or community leader before placing the order.
You will also need to select right-handed or left-handed. Tefillin are worn on the arm opposite your dominant hand, and the setup of the shel yad, including the orientation of the yud-knot, should match the way the tefillin will be worn so it sits properly facing the heart and wraps comfortably.
For customers comparing the different parts of a kosher set, our guide to how tefillin are made explains the batim (בָּתִּים, boxes), parshiyot (פָּרָשִׁיּוֹת, Torah passages), retzuot, writing, checking, and quality differences in much more detail.
What Makes This a Good First Tefillin Set?
This Basic Kosher Tefillin set is designed for someone who wants to fulfill the mitzvah (מִצְוָה, commandment) properly while keeping the purchase more affordable. The parshiyot are checked by sofrim and computer-assisted review, the straps are black-on-black, and the set includes the storage bags needed to keep everything together between uses.
For customers deciding between this set and a premium upgrade, the Mehudar Gassot Tefillin page explains the higher-level construction, thicker batim, hand-crafted retzuot, and hiddur mitzvah (הִדּוּר מִצְוָה, beautifying a commandment) details found in the upgraded set.
Tefillin Checking and Long-Term Care
Tefillin should be treated with care because the kosher status depends not only on the outer boxes, but also on the parshiyot inside, the batim, and the retzuot. Over time, tefillin may need inspection, especially if they are used daily, exposed to heat, moisture, or wear, or have not been checked in many years.
Our page on tefillin checking explains why a sofer STaM (סוֹפֵר סת״ם, Jewish scribe) may need to inspect the scrolls, batim, and straps to make sure the set remains kosher and usable.
For someone buying tefillin online, this Basic Kosher Tefillin set offers a practical balance of kosher standards, accessible pricing, storage included, and the ability to choose the custom and handedness that match the person who will be using them.
A Mezuzah brings blessings and protection to your home. In the Jewish tradition, it should be placed on almost every doorpost - including the front door, back door, and bedroom doors - serving as a constant reminder our obligations to God. Inside a Mezuzah is a scroll inscribed with two passages from the Torah, symbolizing the connection between God and the home. More than a tradition, the Mezuzah sanctifies each entrance, filling the home with holiness, peace and spiritual significance.
MezuzahStore.com ships to the USA and most other countries via USPS. Shipping rates vary depending on your location and the type of shipping service you choose. If you would like to know the exact shipping cost for your order, simply add the items to your cart and log in to your account. All of your shipping options and prices will be displayed. Free shipping is available on domestic orders over $100
FAQ
Do your mezuzahs come with a scroll inside?
We sell the Mezuzah cover and the Mezuzah scroll separately. This is because some people already have scrolls which they purchased from their Rabbi or Synagogue. Others may already have a Mezuzah with a scroll and they just want to switch the Mezuzah cover to a different one to match their decor etc.
In order to make it easier for you, every product page has an option to add the proper sized Kosher scroll. If you choose this option, you will receive your Mezuzah with the scroll already wrapped in protective covering and inserted into your Mezuzah cover.
Who certifies your Mezuzahs?
All of our Mezuzahs are guaranteed to be 100% Kosher. They are hand written by expert scribes in Israel. They are then computer checked for textual errors. Finally they are checked by and expert scribe at our workshop in Los Angeles.
Currently there is no organization anywhere that certifies Mezuzahs as Kosher. But you can rest assured that our Mezuzahs are 100% Kosher. In fact we are the source of Mezuzahs for many Orthodox Rabbis as well as synagogues and Chabad Houses all over the country.
What makes a Mezuzah "Kosher"?
A Kosher Meuzah is handwritten on parchment by a scribe who is trained in the laws of writing a Mezuzah. A scroll which is reproduced by machine, or not written according to the laws of the Torah, is not Kosher. Read our "About Mezuzahs" page to learn more about Mezuzahs.
I am not religious. Can I get a Non-Kosher scroll?
At MezuzahStore.com we believe very much in the importance of having Kosher Mezuzahs on every door of your home. Although we don't judge someone who doesn't feel the need to have a Kosher Mezuzah, it would be wrong for us to sell something that we don't believe in. Therefore we only sell Kosher Mezuzah scrolls even though we lose a lot of sales to people who don't want to pay for the scroll.
Shipping
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Once we receive your order, we will typically pack it and ship it on the same or the next business day as it is received. Occasionally, an item which you have ordered may be found to be out of stock. In this case we will call you immediately to find out if you would like to wait for the item to come in, choose a different item, or cancel your order.
Once you add an item to your cart, you will be shown a list of shipping options for your order. Next to each shipping option, you will see the estimated shipping time. Please keep in mind that it may take an extra one to two days in addition to the time displayed for the order to be packed and shipped.
If you choose an express shipping option, we will do everything possible to make sure that your order goes out at the soonest possible opportunity, so that you can receive it right away. If you need a guaranteed shipping time, or overnight shipping, please call us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Can you ship to a PO Box?
Yes. We ship all items through the United States Postal service, allowing us to ship to all PO Boxes.
I would like my order shipped by UPS or FedEx. Can you do that?
Currently, we do not ship via private carriers. We have found over time that USPS Priority or Express Mail is very cost effective.
For example, a 1lb box shipped via UPS ground to NY will typically take 5 days and cost around $9. The same box shipped via USPS Priority mail arrives in 2-3 days for only $6.25.
How do I know how much shipping will cost?
All domestic orders under 3 pounds qualify for free shipping. We also offer other shipping options for faster delivery or heavier packages or international shipments. As soon as you add items to your cart, you will see the shipping estimator. This will allow you to enter your postal code and see all of your shipping options based on what is in your cart.
Returns
If I don't like the item I order, can I return it for a refund?
Yes. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If you don't like it for any reason, just ship it back to us with a note telling us that you would like a refund. We will refund your card for the full purchase amount (minus the shipping).
We would also appreciate if if you tell us in short why you are returning the item. That way we will know how to serve you better in the future.
What do I do of my item is defective or if it arrives damaged?
All of our items are packed and shipped by the staff at our store. They look every item over for defects before they ship it. They then pack it securely to make sure that it arrives in perfect condition. But, nevertheless, mistakes do happen from time to time, and if you item does arrive damaged just send it back to us for an exchange and a full refund. Also put a copy of your reciept for the shipping so that we can reimburse you for your shipping expenses.
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About
Mezuzahs
Mezuzahs bring blessing to your home. According to Jewish tradition, they should be on almost every door of your home. Besides the front door, the Mezuzah should also go on the back door, bedroom doors and many other doors of your home.
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Our Scrolls
The scroll is the heart and soul of the Mezuzah so it is very important that it be 100% Kosher.
All of our Mezuzah scrolls are handwritten by a certified Torah scribe on real calf-skin parchment. Each scroll is then scanned into a special computer program that checks it for mistakes. Finally each Mezuzah scroll is checked by our own in house Torah scribe to make sure that it is 100% Kosher.
