Torah Cafe
Torah Cafe
Zalman Gordon
Right-Handed & Left-Handed People in Judaism
45 minutes Posted Dec 22, 2024 at 7:21 pm.
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For most people, their right arm is their dominant arm that they use for most activities. For some it is their left arm. In Judaism, there is a distinct role for the right arm (such as washing first, holding a kiddush cup) and for the left arm (wearing Tefillin). What happens when someone is left handed? Which arm do they use?

A fascinating Chanukah themed discussion about right-handed and left-handed people in Judaism and the mystical significance behind each one.  

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