Halachic Ruling Addresses Leaving Tefillin Open to Dry
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Leaving tefillin open to dry is permissible.
- Generally, tefillin should be kept closed and wrapped.
- Leaving tefillin open outside their case is considered desecration.
A daily halachic segment, "Halacha in 60 Seconds," presented by Rabbi Binyamin Huta on "Kikar HaShabbat," addressed the permissibility of leaving tefillin open to dry. According to the ruling, leaving tefillin open, unwrapped, and outside their case constitutes a desecration of the sacred items. Rabbi Huta emphasized that all items should be kept closed. He clarified that if the intention is to dry the tefillin, leaving them open is permissible for that specific purpose, though generally, they should be kept closed and wrapped when not in use. The segment, which provides brief and topical halachic rulings and customs, is broadcast each morning. The article also briefly mentions a related topic about disposing of the sukkah after the holiday of Sukkot.
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