Why is an Avel patur in Tefillin?
About this episode
The episode explores the exemption of an avel from wearing tefillin as discussed in the Gemara, focusing on Rashi's explanations.
The Gemara in Sukkah 25a says an avel doesn’t wear tefillin because thy are called a pe’er — an adornment. Firstly, how so? And more importantly, so what? Why does this create an exemption? In three different places, Rashi gives three subtly different explanations.
People in this episode
Host: Elie Feder
Topics covered
- avel
- tefillin
- exemption
- Rashi
- Jewish law
- spirituality
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Gemara, Sukkah
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