Tzitzit & Tefillin · Orach Chaim 37
Tefillin Obligation and Observance
6 questions · 29 opinions
What is the severity of neglecting to wear tefillin — does failing to wear them make one a 'sinner of Israel'?
4 opinions across 2 eras
Severity of Non-ObservanceIs there an obligation to wear tefillin all day, or only during Shema and Amidah?
9 opinions across 2 eras
All Day vs. Prayer Time OnlyAt what age must a father provide tefillin for his minor son, and when is a minor allowed to begin wearing tefillin?
10 opinions across 3 eras
Age for Chinuch (Training)Does wearing tefillin require an unbroken state of bodily purity (no flatulence), and what level of bodily cleanliness is required?
3 opinions across 2 eras
Bodily Purity RequirementWhat is the reward for wearing tefillin, and what does the Talmud and early sources say about the benefits of the mitzvah?
2 opinions
Benefits of the MitzvahIs there an obligation to buy one's own tefillin, and what care must be taken in their purchase?
1 opinions
Obligation to Acquire Kosher…