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

Tzitzit & TefillinTefillinWearing Tefillin

Synopsis

The obligation to touch one's tefillin while wearing them derives from a kal va-chomer with the tzitz; the precise scope of this obligation is debated. Most authorities hold it means touching whenever one is reminded of them, not literally every moment.

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