Is there an obligation to buy one's own tefillin, and what care must be taken in their purchase?
Synopsis
The Mishnah Berurah emphasizes that given the severe consequences of neglect, one must purchase tefillin from an expert, God-fearing, Torah-knowledgeable scribe, and buy straps from a reliable source to ensure they were worked with proper intent.
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