Respecting the Tefillin-How to carry the Tefillin:

One is required to act in a respectful way while wearing Tefillin, and in the presence of Tefillin even when they are not being worn. There exists several laws relating to this matter, including whether one may talk while wearing the Tefillin, whether one may eat while wearing the Tefillin, whether one may sleep while wearing the Tefillin, the adherence to avoid erotic thoughts and flatulence while wearing the Tefillin, not to enter into a bathroom with the Tefillin, and so on and so forth of laws as will be discussed throughout this chapter. The following are some miscellaneous matters of respect that are not explicitly recorded in the Shulchan Aruch, and may not be very well known.

How to carry the Tefillin:[1]

It is proper for the Tefillin to be carried between one’s arm and body in an honorable manner, rather than by its handle which makes it seem similar to carrying a bag. Accordingly, some have voiced disdain at the new Tefillin bags which are manufactured with handles.

Personally, carrying one’s Tefillin:[2]

Many Tzadikim were accustomed to carry the Tefillin themselves rather than give them to another person to carry for them.

Holding the Tefillin in one’s right hand:[3]

When carrying the Tefillin, it is proper for it to be held in one’s right hand.

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[1] Piskeiy Teshuvos 25:2

[2] Piskeiy Teshuvos 25:2

[3] Piskeiy Teshuvos 25:2; See Rivivos Efraim 1:33