Alter Rebbe (Superior) Gassot Chabad Tefillin Set | Rabbeinu Tam
Couldn't load pickup availability
FREE SHIPPING OVER $100
FREE RETURNS 90-DAYS
- Description
- About Mezuzahs
- Shipping
The Alter Rebbe (Superior) Gassot Chabad Tefillin Set with Rabbeinu Tam order is our finest Chabad pair prepared in the Rabbeinu Tam arrangement, made for the one whose minhag is to don a second, additional set of tefillin (תְּפִלִּין, phylacteries). It is built to the same superior standard as our Rashi pair: 42 mm gassot batim in the Chabad 4x4 size, perudos compartments closed with the Chabad dalet knot, hand-worked straps, and parshiyos written by a sofer who specializes in ksav Alter Rebbe.
The difference lies inside the boxes, in the order of the parshiyos. This is a set for the one who wishes to fulfill the mitzvah at the very highest level, im yirtzeh Hashem for a lifetime of davening.
Alter Rebbe (Superior) Gassot Chabad Tefillin Set Specs
Use the details below to confirm the construction, writing, straps, size, and included storage for this premium set. They run 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, checked by sofer and computer
- Parshiyos: Handwritten on klaf (parchment) by a sofer who specializes in ksav Alter Rebbe
- Script: Ksav Alter Rebbe, the Chabad writing tradition
- Parshiyos Order: Rabbeinu Tam, worn as the additional pair
- Batim: Gassot, single thick piece of leather, 42 mm (Chabad 4x4)
- Shel Rosh: Perudos, four separated compartments, gid-reinforced
- Shel Rosh Knot: Chabad Dalet knot
- Retzuos: Avodas yad (hand-worked), black on both sides
- Quality: Mehudar (Superior)
- Minhag: Chabad
- Handedness: Right-handed or left-handed wearer
- Storage: Tefillin bag and clear protective outer bag
Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin, the Second Additional Pair
Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam differed over the order of the four passages sealed inside the batim (בָּתִּים, leather boxes). The everyday pair follows Rashi, and to honor both opinions at the highest level of hiddur, the widespread minhag, especially in Chabad, is to also lay a Rabbeinu Tam pair after davening.
This set is that second pair. It is worn by one who already keeps this hanhaga, laid once the Rashi pair is removed, and it should be stored and clearly identified apart from the primary pair so the two are never confused.
Alter Rebbe Gassot Batim, 42 mm Chabad 4x4
Like our Rashi pair, these boxes are gassot, pressed from a single thick piece of hide at the larger 42 mm Chabad 4x4 size, chosen for beauty and for the stringency of fully-formed letters. Each must sit perfectly square, meruba, on its titura (תִּיתּוֹרָא, base), a shape only true gassot leather can hold.
Because they are gassot, the boxes can be re-blackened and repaired over a lifetime rather than discarded, im yirtzeh Hashem serving for generations. The craftsmanship behind each one is shown in how gassot batim are made.
Perudos Shel Rosh, Dalet Knot, and Avodas Yad Retzuos
The shel rosh is perudos (פְּרוּדוֹת, separated), fully divided and reinforced with gid (גִּיד, sinew), and closed with the Chabad dalet knot in the exact form this minhag preserves. It is the most mehudar way to build a head-box.
The retzuos (רְצוּעוֹת, straps) are avodas yad (עֲבוֹדַת יָד, hand-worked) and blackened by hand on both sides al pi halacha, matching in quality the boxes they secure. Every part of the set carries the same standard of hiddur.
Ksav Alter Rebbe, Handwritten on Kosher Klaf
The parshiyos are written in ksav Alter Rebbe by a sofer who specializes in this script, with careful attention to the tagin and the form of every os, on genuine klaf (קְלָף, parchment), the same sacred material used for our kosher mezuzah scrolls.
Because a single mistake in tefillin can affect kashrus, every pair is reviewed by a certified sofer STaM and verified by computer before it ships.
Completing the Pair, Custom-Fit for You
Most who wear a Rabbeinu Tam set already own a primary pair. If you need it, the matching Alter Rebbe Rashi tefillin is the everyday pair, and our wider range of Chabad tefillin sits together for easy comparison.
Because fit and comfort matter on a set worn for a lifetime, we are glad to help size it before it ships, and our guide to tefillin checking helps protect it for years. Families keeping the minhag at home will also find matching Chabad mezuzahs, and Mezuzah Store is a family-owned Judaica shop honored to prepare tefillin at this level.
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.
More Product Categories
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.
About
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.
