Q&A: Tefillin
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Tefillin
Question
According to the strict letter of the law, is one allowed to speak while wearing tefillin?
Answer
In the Shulchan Arukh, Orach Chayim 28:1, it is written that one may not divert his attention from them, especially not to joking and frivolity.