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What Invalidates Tefillin

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How frequently must one touch (mishmaish) his tefillin while wearing them?

4 opinions across 3 eras

Mindfulness and Touch

In what order should one touch his tefillin when performing mishmaish?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Which tefillin should be removed first when taking off tefillin?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Order of Removal

Must one stand when removing tefillin?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Should one remove the shel rosh with the left hand to show reluctance?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Manner of Removal

How should the tefillin be arranged in the bag after removal?

5 opinions across 2 eras

How should the tefillin straps be wrapped when storing tefillin?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Wrapping Straps

Is the tefillin bag permitted to be made of sha'atnez (wool-linen mixture)?

1 opinions

Is it proper to kiss the tefillin when putting them on or taking them off?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Kissing Tefillin

Is a person who is in distress or whose mind is unsettled exempt from wearing tefillin?

2 opinions across 2 eras