Putting on Tefillin for a Person with a Cast

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Question

He has a cast on his entire arm. How should he proceed with putting on tefillin?

Answer

Put it on as usual over the cast and recite the blessing for the head tefillin. According to the Shulchan Aruch, one blessing is recited for the mitzvah of tefillin, while according to the Rema, two blessings are recited.

Source

Siman 27, Se'if 5.

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