Touching Tefillin During the Reading of the Megillah
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Question
Someone who wears tefillin during the reading of the Megillah, is there a reason to touch the tefillin when they say 'and it shall be a sign upon your hand' etc.?
Answer
There are those who say that when reading in the Megillah 'and the Jews had light...' and 'and it shall be a sign,' one should touch the tefillin on the hand and the head and kiss them.
Source
Ben Ish Chai and Kaf HaChaim, Siman 693
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