The manner of putting on tefillin
This question and answer were automatically translated using our trained AI and have not yet been reviewed by a qualified rabbi. Please treat this translation with caution.
Go to original →
Question
Order of putting on tefillin
Shalom, Rabbi. I am a baal teshuva and I wanted to ask about putting on tefillin. I saw that some people wrap seven times and some wrap eight times. What is the best number of wraps?
And the shin on the palm of the hand – should it be facing to the right or to the left?
My great-great-grandfather, as far as I know, used the Nusach Sefard, but I pray according to Nusach Ashkenaz because that’s what I am used to.
And is it permitted to drink coffee while wearing tefillin?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha.
If you follow Ashkenaz customs in all matters, you should follow the Ashkenaz custom in this as well.
The Ashkenaz custom is to make 7 windings. The base of the shin is toward the thumb, and the direction of the windings is from the outside toward the body.
It is permitted to drink coffee while wearing tefillin.
Comments
Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)
