A young Orthodox Jewish boys preparing to pray by wrapping the leather strap of his Tefillin around his arm. Stamford Hill.
A young Orthodox Jewish boys preparing to pray by wrapping the leather strap of his Tefillin around his arm and a Tallit (prayer shawl) around his shoulders. The arm-Tefillin, is worn on the upper arm, while the head-Tefillin, is placed above the forehead. They serve as a "sign" and "remembrance" that God brought the children of Israel out of Egypt. According to Jewish Law, they should be worn during weekday Morning Prayer services.
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Location: London, England, UK
Photo credit: © Andrew Aitchison / Alamy / Afripics
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