Shabbos and Yom Tov:[1] Shabbos and Yom Tov are not a time for Tefillin and one is thus not required to wear Tefillin on Shabbos or Yom Tov.[2] Furthermore, it is even forbidden to wear Tefillin one these days for the sake of the Mitzvah. One who dons Tefillin on […]
What time in the morning may one begin to Don Tefillin
When in the morning may one begin to put on Tefillin:[1] It is forbidden to put on Tefillin [at night and] even after Alos Hashachar, until the time that majority of people awaken from their sleep.[2] This is defined as the time of morning in which it is light enough […]
Tefillin after early Maariv
If one Davened Maariv early may he still put on Tefillin?[1] One who forgot and did not put on Tefillin throughout the day and only remembered after Davening an early daytime Maariv [i.e. past Plag Hamincha but before night], it is disputed as to whether he is still allowed to […]
Tefillin past sunset
Until when during the day may one put on Tefillin?[1] One is not to don Tefillin after Shekiah/sunset.[2] [See Q&A!] Q&A If one did not put on Tefillin the entire day, may he do so after sunset, before Tzeis Hakochavim? Yes.[3] However one is to put the Tefillin […]
Tefillin at night
Tefillin at Night:[1] Biblically one is obligated to wear Tefillin also at night.[2] However the Sages prohibited one to wear Tefillin at night.[3] Q&A If one did not put on Tefillin the entire day, may he do so at night?[4] No.[5] If one cannot wear Tefillin during the day […]
Speaking between Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam
May one speak before wearing Tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam after Davening? It is permitted to speak prior to wearing Tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam after Davening.[1] Nevertheless, some Poskim[2] write it is best to avoid speaking prior to wearing Tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam.[3] Some Chassidim are stringent to follow this […]
Wearing Tefillin when saying Shema before Davening
Is one obligated to wear Tefillin when saying Shema in the morning before Davening? No[1], and so is the custom of most Chassidim.[2] However some Chassidim are accustomed to don Tefillin and recite Shema before eating prior to Davening, and so the was the directive of the Rebbe […]
Putting on Tefillin in middle of Davening
Putting on Tefillin in middle of Davening:[1] What is one to do if his Tefillin arrived in middle of Davening, or if he forgot to put on Tefillin and remembered in middle of Davening? May he wear the Tefillin and may a blessing be recited? The same question applies to […]
How often is one to wear Tefillin?
How often is one to wear Tefillin?[1] The Mitzvah of Tefillin is for one to wear the Tefillin throughout the entire day.[2] [See Q&A regarding if this is a Biblical obligation] The custom however [in today’s times] is not to wear it the entire day.[3] Rather, the Tefillin is worn […]
Greatness and importance of Mitzvah of Tefillin
The greatness and severity of the Mitzvah:[1] The reward for the Mitzvah of Tefillin is very great. The following statements are recorded by Admur regarding the greatness and importance of this Mitzvah: Poshe Yisrael Begufan:[2] One who does not put on Tefillin [for even one day[3]] is considered within […]
