An Unexpected Invitation

Putting on tefillin for the first time, Tamara Eskenazi was unexpectedly moved by the symbolism behind the ancient ritual.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "An Unexpected Invitation." (Viewed on February 12, 2025) <http://qa.jwa.org/media/unexpected-invitation>.