Tefillin Near Excrement

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Question

I asked on the Beit Hora'ah line and was told that tefillin must not be near excrement, but books are allowed. I would like to understand the source and reason for the distinction?

Answer

Shalom Rav,

Regarding tefillin, we find a prohibition against leaving them near excrement, whereas for books, we do not find such a prohibition.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 43.

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