Tefillin on the first day upon hearing distant news of death.
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Question
A patient who was hospitalized without consciousness, and a few days after awakening was informed that his brother passed away 6 weeks ago, should he put on tefillin on the first day of hearing the news?
Answer
He puts on tefillin on the first day of hearing the news and does not need to observe the laws of mourning, but should perform an act that clearly indicates mourning, such as removing shoes.
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