Tefillin (phylacteries in English) play a hugely significant role in the life of a young Jew. Traditionally worn from just before a youngster hits Bar Mitzvah, the boxes are filled with parchment scrolls hand-scribed with Hebrew prayers and accompanied by a set of supple leather straps. Parents or grandparents have customarily gifted the young man with tefillin ahead of his special day, and the holy boxes will stay with him throughout his life. Browse our selection of tefillin here.