Touching the Arm Before Putting on Tefillin
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Question
Touching the arm when putting on tefillin: is it necessary to wash hands (touching above the elbow)?
Answer
It is necessary [but the Ben Ish Chai is lenient in this matter]
Source
Siman 4, Se'if 18.
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