A Heartfelt Gift of Tefillin: Celebrating Connection and Commitment at Chabad KU

At Machon Stam, we’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new Tefillin Box—a stunning, hard-case design crafted to resemble a luxurious jewelry box, perfect for gifting the sacred mitzvah of tefillin. This elegant box is more than just a case; it’s a meaningful way to present tefillin as a lifelong treasure, and it’s already making waves in Jewish communities worldwide. Today, we’re excited to share a special moment from the Chabad House at the University of Kansas, where our new Tefillin Box took center stage in a heartwarming celebration.

In the vibrant, brand-new Chabad House at KU, Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel recently hosted a joyous event to kick off the new year. The occasion marked a milestone for Reuven (Ryan) Messinger, a senior who has been an active member of the Chabad community for three years. Thanks to the generosity of a dear friend, Ryan was gifted a brand-new pair of tefillin, presented in our exquisite Machon Stam Tefillin Box. The room buzzed with excitement as Ryan opened the box to reveal his tefillin, personalized with his Hebrew name, Reuven, embroidered on the bag. The crowd erupted in “oohs” and “ahhs,” marveling at the beauty of the presentation and the significance of the moment.

Reuven (Ryan) Messinger opens his stunning Machon Stam Tefillin Box, greeted by cheers and awe from the Chabad KU community.

With Mazal Tov cheers echoing through the new Chabad House, Rabbi Tiechtel shared a powerful blessing: “From age 22 until 122, may Ryan never miss a day of laying tefillin!” The crowd roared “Amen!” in unison, their enthusiasm reflecting the deep connection and commitment this mitzvah represents. Watch the unforgettable moment unfold in the video below:

Experience the joy and excitement as Ryan receives his new tefillin in our elegant Tefillin Box.

For Ryan, this wasn’t just a gift—it was a lifelong promise to embrace the daily practice of tefillin, wrapped in a moment of communal joy and celebration. Our new Tefillin Box has already become a favorite among shluchim, who are gifting it to community members as a meaningful way to honor this sacred tradition. Designed with elegance and durability, it’s the perfect way to present tefillin to someone special—whether for a bar mitzvah, a milestone, or a moment of personal growth like Ryan’s.

Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel and Ryan Messinger share a joyful moment with the new tefillin, a gift to mark a lifelong commitment.

At Machon Stam, we’re honored to play a part in these inspiring stories. Our Tefillin Box is more than a product—it’s a vessel for connection, tradition, and celebration. Visit machonstam.com to explore this beautiful new addition to our collection and bring the joy of tefillin to someone special.