At what age must a father provide tefillin for his minor son, and when is a minor allowed to begin wearing tefillin?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that a father must provide tefillin for a minor who can guard them in purity. The Rema adds, citing the Baal HaItur, that this applies only from age 13. Authorities debate whether the 13-year threshold is the start of the chinuch obligation or the minimum age for wearing tefillin at all.
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