Covering of the Hand Tefillin

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Question

Is there an obligation to cover the hand Tefillin when putting it on?

Answer

The Tefillin of the head must be uncovered, as it is written, "And all the peoples of the earth shall see that the name of the Lord is called upon you" — this refers to the Tefillin of the head. However, the Tefillin of the hand must be covered, because it is written, "And it shall be a sign for you, and not for others as a sign."


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