Episode

Why is an Avel patur in Tefillin?

Podcast: Simply Deep
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 2483
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Summary

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.