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His tefillin fell while only slightly covered

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Question

His arm tefillin fell without the case, only with the small cover. What should he do?

Answer

He must fast, and if he is a yeshiva student or an avrech (kollel scholar), he should undertake a taanit dibbur (a fast from speaking) during the seder (study-session) hours.

Source

Mishnah Berurah, siman 40

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