Summer creates various challenges pertaining to the care of one’s Tefillin. Summer is a wonderful time we enjoy the warmth of the sun but our Tefillin don’t fare well in extreme heat.
This is simple reminder to everyone to be extra careful, especially on very hot days.
One should not leave Tefillin in one’s car — not even in one’s trunk of the car or even in the storage area of a motorcycle or bike.
Leaving Tefillin in the sun or in a location that will become extremely hot may lead to irreparable damage to one’s Tefillin.
One should treat one’s Tefillin as oneself when it comes to hot temperatures, exhibiting sensitivity.
If one has to leave tefillin in the car then one should try to put the Tefillin into a cooler chest or a Styrofoam box. This will protect them against the heat. The popular cylindrical holders known more commonly as ‘Tefilonit’, will not provide ample protection against heat in the summer.
Just like one should protect oneself from the sun by using sunscreens protect your tefillin from the sun by guarding them so that they do not overheat.
A little bit of forethought and protection will save a lot of aggravation and possibly a lot of money in the future. Have a wonderful summer.
For more info, contact Rabbi Moshe Flumenbaum at moshe@hasofer.com
BS:D no. 5 its not just the ink, the botim can expand in the heat
When I got my teffilin from the sofer Rabbi Schechter in Crown Heights he told me never to leave my tefilin in a hot car.
Heat causes regular ink to dry and crack. Tfillin written with Dio Lanetzach cannot be damaged because the ink remains flexible and kosher forever, even in extreme heat and extreme Alaska-winter cold. google ” Dio Lanetzach ” for more info.
Yes. You’re supposed to check your tefillin once a year anyway (normally Elul time). If you think your tefillin might have a problem over the summer, you should probably schedule them immediately for that check.
for this info….
If i left the teffilin in a hot car, is there a way to learn if the teffilin are still kosher?
thanks