Black Boxes and Remembering Egypt: How and Why? (Exodus 13)

Oddly, we are commanded to wear tefillin - a physical item that serves as a reminder of the Exodus. Yet, how are these revered, mysterious black boxes meant to recall the Mighty Hand that took us out of Egypt? With a glimpse into Ancient Egypt, we will explore the origins of Tefillin and discover one of the Bible's "Meta"-themes. In doing so, we will learn how we may possibly be able to transmit our personal religious experience to the next generation.