May one sleep (even deeply) while tefillin are wrapped/bound around his hand?
Synopsis
When tefillin are wrapped (keruchim) around one's hand — not worn on head or arm in the normal manner — deep sleep is permitted, since the concern for dropping them does not apply when they are secured.
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May one take even a brief nap (sheinat arai) while wearing tefillin on the head and arm?
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What is the maximum duration of permitted sheinat arai (brief nap) while wearing tefillin?
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