What intention (kavanah) is required when putting on tefillin?
Synopsis
The Mechaber details the proper intention when donning tefillin. The Aruch HaShulchan adds that even according to those who hold mitzvot do not require intention, tefillin require at minimum awareness of the nature of the mitzvah.
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