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Does one recite Shehechiyanu upon making or acquiring new tefillin?

Tzitzit & TefillinTefillin

Synopsis

The Shulchan Aruch (following the Tur) limits Shehechiyanu to the acquisition of a new tallit (as a garment), implying tefillin do not qualify. The Rambam disagrees, extending the blessing to tefillin as an acquisition-mitzvah. The Taz, Elyah Rabbah, and Vilna Gaon side with Rambam.

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 22:1; Mishnah Berurah 22:2Mishneh Torah, Hilchot Brachot 11; Beur HaGra 22:1:1Mishnah Berurah 22:2Beur HaGra, Orach Chaim 22:1:1; Biur Halacha 22:1:1
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