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	* [[When to Wear Tefillin]]		* [[When to Wear Tefillin]]
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YitzchakSultan at 23:32, 17 December 2013

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YitzchakSultan: /* Halachot of the Straps (Retzuot) */

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Halachot of the Straps (Retzuot)

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	# The minimum length of the strap for the tefillin of the head is at least enough to go around the head plus two [[Tefachim]] on each side going down. <ref> Mishna Brurah 27:44 </ref> The custom is that the right one be longer than the left one and that both go past the midsection. <ref> Mishna Brurah 27:41 </ref>		# The minimum length of the strap for the tefillin of the head is at least enough to go around the head plus two [[Tefachim]] on each side going down. <ref> Mishna Brurah 27:44 </ref> The custom is that the right one be longer than the left one and that both go past the midsection. <ref> Mishna Brurah 27:41 </ref>
	# The straps should be colored black. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, place of donning and how to don, seif 24, S"A 33:3 and Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the straps, seif 3 say that this is a halacha limoshe misinai. Mishna Brurah 33:19 says they should be as black as a raven and adds that one should be especially careful at the spot where one tightens the tefillin as the paint there wears off easily. </ref>		# The straps should be colored black. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, place of donning and how to don, seif 24, S"A 33:3 and Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the straps, seif 3 say that this is a halacha limoshe misinai. Mishna Brurah 33:19 says they should be as black as a raven and adds that one should be especially careful at the spot where one tightens the tefillin as the paint there wears off easily. </ref>
	*The coloring should be done for the sake of the mitzva of tefillin. <ref> S"A 33:4, Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the straps, seif 2. Rama writes that they are not even kosher bidieved if they are not colored black for the sake of the mitzva. Biur Halacha 33:4 "pasul" says they should be repainted with the proper concentration. </ref>		# The coloring should be done for the sake of the mitzva of tefillin. <ref> S"A 33:4, Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the straps, seif 2. Rama writes that they are not even kosher bidieved if they are not colored black for the sake of the mitzva. Biur Halacha 33:4 "pasul" says they should be repainted with the proper concentration. </ref>
	*The coloring can be done by a women, or a child if the child is supervised by an adult who instructs him to paint it for its sake. <ref> Mishna Brurah 33:23 </ref>		# The coloring can be done by a women, or a child if the child is supervised by an adult who instructs him to paint it for its sake. <ref> Mishna Brurah 33:23 </ref>
	*The coloring can be done at night. <ref> Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv and Rav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg quoted in Mivakshei Torah volume 4 page 415. </ref>		# The coloring can be done at night. <ref> Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv and Rav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg quoted in Mivakshei Torah volume 4 page 415. </ref>
	# One should ensure that the black of the straps is facing outward. <ref> S"A 27:11. Mishna Brurah 27:38 says that one really only has to make sure that the part around the head and around the arm muscle has the black on the outside but it looks nicer to make sure the whole thing is that way. </ref>		# One should ensure that the black of the straps is facing outward. <ref> S"A 27:11. Mishna Brurah 27:38 says that one really only has to make sure that the part around the head and around the arm muscle has the black on the outside but it looks nicer to make sure the whole thing is that way. </ref>
	# The minimum width of the Tefillin straps is the width of a barley kernel, which is approximately a centimeter. <ref>Kitzur S"A 10:13 writes that the minimum width of the Tefillin straps is the width of a barley kernel. Rav Mordechai Eliyahu (comments on Kitzur S"A 10:16) writes that the size of a barley is one centimeter.</ref>		# The minimum width of the Tefillin straps is the width of a barley kernel, which is approximately a centimeter. <ref>Kitzur S"A 10:13 writes that the minimum width of the Tefillin straps is the width of a barley kernel. Rav Mordechai Eliyahu (comments on Kitzur S"A 10:16) writes that the size of a barley is one centimeter.</ref>

YitzchakSultan: Text replace - "Mishna Berura" to "Mishna Brurah"

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Text replace - "Mishna Berura" to "Mishna Brurah"

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	# The tefillin are removed before we recite [[Mussaf]] on [[Rosh Chodesh]]. <ref> S"A 25:13, S"A 423:4, Mishna Brurah 25:59, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 10:19, Rivevot Ephraim 7:317, Kaf Hachayim 25:94, Mishna Brura 25:59.		# The tefillin are removed before we recite [[Mussaf]] on [[Rosh Chodesh]]. <ref> S"A 25:13, S"A 423:4, Mishna Brurah 25:59, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 10:19, Rivevot Ephraim 7:317, Kaf Hachayim 25:94, Mishna Brura 25:59.
	* Beit Yosef 25 s.v. "ubayom" writes that since in [[kedusha]] we recite that the angels should give Hashem a crown it would be improper for us to show our crowns, the tefillin. This is quoted in Mishna ~~Berura~~ 25:61, Magen Avraham 25:32, Taz 25:16, Pri Megadim Mishbetzot Zahav 25:15 as well as S"A Harav 25:41. Levush 25:13 writes that even those whose Nusach doesn't say Keter and instead is naaritzcha, should remove his tefillin for [[mussaf]].		* Beit Yosef 25 s.v. "ubayom" writes that since in [[kedusha]] we recite that the angels should give Hashem a crown it would be improper for us to show our crowns, the tefillin. This is quoted in Mishna Brurah 25:61, Magen Avraham 25:32, Taz 25:16, Pri Megadim Mishbetzot Zahav 25:15 as well as S"A Harav 25:41. Levush 25:13 writes that even those whose Nusach doesn't say Keter and instead is naaritzcha, should remove his tefillin for [[mussaf]].
	* Levush 25:13 and Mishna Brura 423:10 write that the reason tefillin are removed before [[Mussaf]] is in order to add a [[Yom Tov]] flavor to the day (that the [[mussaf]] itself in considered an "אות". As [[Mussaf]] represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of [[Rosh Chodesh]] the tefillin are removed at that time.		* Levush 25:13 and Mishna Brura 423:10 write that the reason tefillin are removed before [[Mussaf]] is in order to add a [[Yom Tov]] flavor to the day (that the [[mussaf]] itself in considered an "אות". As [[Mussaf]] represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of [[Rosh Chodesh]] the tefillin are removed at that time.
	*See Kaf Hachayim 25:94 for Kabbalistic reasons behind the removal of tefillin before [[Mussaf]]. </ref>		*See Kaf Hachayim 25:94 for Kabbalistic reasons behind the removal of tefillin before [[Mussaf]]. </ref>
	# There are several different opinions as to the exact proper time before [[mussaf]] to remove the tefillin. Some say that one should take off his [[tefilin]] after the [[kaddish]] which is recited before the Shemonah Esrei of [[Mussaf]], after uva litzion. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the donning of [[tefilin]], seif 34. Magen Avraham 423:6, Pri Megadim Eishel Avraham 423:6, Machzik Beracha 15, Mishnah Berurah 25:59, Kaf Ha’chaim 25:94. </ref> According to a number of authorities the tefillin should be removed while reciting uva l’tzion, just before beginning the yehi ratzon paragraph. <ref> Mishna Brurah 25:59, Elya Rabba 25:25. </ref> Some recommend before torah reading. <ref> opinion cited by Magen Avraham 25:30 though he disagrees, Levush 423:4 and Rema Mipano 108 indicate that some authorities recommend removing the tefillin before the Torah reading as it also represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of the day, others recommend removing the tefillin before [[Hallel]] for the same reason. </ref> Some recommend after returning the torah to the aron. <ref> Opinion cited by Magen Avraham 28:30, though he himself disagrees </ref> Some say that this depends on how you will be able to wrap your tefillin (see footnote) <ref>		# There are several different opinions as to the exact proper time before [[mussaf]] to remove the tefillin. Some say that one should take off his [[tefilin]] after the [[kaddish]] which is recited before the Shemonah Esrei of [[Mussaf]], after uva litzion. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the donning of [[tefilin]], seif 34. Magen Avraham 423:6, Pri Megadim Eishel Avraham 423:6, Machzik Beracha 15, Mishnah Berurah 25:59, Kaf Ha’chaim 25:94. </ref> According to a number of authorities the tefillin should be removed while reciting uva l’tzion, just before beginning the yehi ratzon paragraph. <ref> Mishna Brurah 25:59, Elya Rabba 25:25. </ref> Some recommend before torah reading. <ref> opinion cited by Magen Avraham 25:30 though he disagrees, Levush 423:4 and Rema Mipano 108 indicate that some authorities recommend removing the tefillin before the Torah reading as it also represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of the day, others recommend removing the tefillin before [[Hallel]] for the same reason. </ref> Some recommend after returning the torah to the aron. <ref> Opinion cited by Magen Avraham 28:30, though he himself disagrees </ref> Some say that this depends on how you will be able to wrap your tefillin (see footnote) <ref>
	* Mishna ~~Berura~~ 28:8 writes that leaving the tefillin exposed and unwrapped for the duration of [[Mussaf]] is unbecoming the reverence owed to them. In fact, according to halacha, whenever one removes tefillin one is to wrap and put away the shel-rosh before even removing the shel yad! There does not seem to be any good reason why this halacha should be ignored on [[Rosh Chodesh]].		* Mishna Brurah 28:8 writes that leaving the tefillin exposed and unwrapped for the duration of [[Mussaf]] is unbecoming the reverence owed to them. In fact, according to halacha, whenever one removes tefillin one is to wrap and put away the shel-rosh before even removing the shel yad! There does not seem to be any good reason why this halacha should be ignored on [[Rosh Chodesh]].
	* Pri Megadim mishbetzot zahav 34:2, Mishna Brurah 124:17, Igrot Moshe, OC 4:19, Tzitz Eliezer 11:10 say that folding the tefillin during the repetition of [[Mussaf]] is also not an option as one is required to listen attentively to the repetition and not engage in any other activities.		* Pri Megadim mishbetzot zahav 34:2, Mishna Brurah 124:17, Igrot Moshe, OC 4:19, Tzitz Eliezer 11:10 say that folding the tefillin during the repetition of [[Mussaf]] is also not an option as one is required to listen attentively to the repetition and not engage in any other activities.
	* Kaf Hachaim 28:7 writes that one who has enough time to fold them in between [[kaddish]] and [[Mussaf]] should do so. He writes that if one doesn't have time he should cover them. Rivevot Ephraim 1:281:5 agrees.		* Kaf Hachaim 28:7 writes that one who has enough time to fold them in between [[kaddish]] and [[Mussaf]] should do so. He writes that if one doesn't have time he should cover them. Rivevot Ephraim 1:281:5 agrees.

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	* Levush 25:13 and Mishna Brura 423:10 write that the reason tefillin are removed before [[Mussaf]] is in order to add a [[Yom Tov]] flavor to the day (that the [[mussaf]] itself in considered an "אות". As [[Mussaf]] represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of [[Rosh Chodesh]] the tefillin are removed at that time.		* Levush 25:13 and Mishna Brura 423:10 write that the reason tefillin are removed before [[Mussaf]] is in order to add a [[Yom Tov]] flavor to the day (that the [[mussaf]] itself in considered an "אות". As [[Mussaf]] represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of [[Rosh Chodesh]] the tefillin are removed at that time.
	*See Kaf Hachayim 25:94 for Kabbalistic reasons behind the removal of tefillin before [[Mussaf]]. </ref>		*See Kaf Hachayim 25:94 for Kabbalistic reasons behind the removal of tefillin before [[Mussaf]]. </ref>
	# There are several different opinions as to the exact proper time before [[mussaf]] to remove the tefillin. Some say that one should take off his [[tefilin]] after the [[kaddish]] which is recited before the Shemonah Esrei of [[Mussaf]], after uva litzion. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the donning of [[tefilin]], seif 34. Magen Avraham 423:6, Pri Megadim Eishel Avraham 423:6, Machzik Beracha 15, Mishnah Berurah 25:59, Kaf Ha’chaim 25:94. </ref> According to a number of authorities the tefillin should be removed while reciting uva l’tzion, just before beginning the yehi ratzon paragraph. <ref> Mishna Brurah 25:59, Elya Rabba 25:25. </ref> Some recommend before torah reading. <ref> opinion cited by Magen Avraham 25:30 though he disagrees, Levush 423:4 and Rema Mipano 108 indicate that some authorities recommend removing the tefillin before the Torah reading as it also represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of the day, others recommend removing the tefillin before [[Hallel]] for the same reason. </ref> Some recommend after returning the torah to the aron. <ref> Opinion cited by Magen Avraham 28:30, though he himself disagrees </ref> Some say that this depends on how you will be able to wrap your tefillin (see footnote) <ref> * Mishna Berura 28:8 writes that leaving the tefillin exposed and unwrapped for the duration of [[Mussaf]] is unbecoming the reverence owed to them. In fact, according to halacha, whenever one removes tefillin one is to wrap and put away the shel-rosh before even removing the shel yad! There does not seem to be any good reason why this halacha should be ignored on [[Rosh Chodesh]].		# There are several different opinions as to the exact proper time before [[mussaf]] to remove the tefillin. Some say that one should take off his [[tefilin]] after the [[kaddish]] which is recited before the Shemonah Esrei of [[Mussaf]], after uva litzion. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the donning of [[tefilin]], seif 34. Magen Avraham 423:6, Pri Megadim Eishel Avraham 423:6, Machzik Beracha 15, Mishnah Berurah 25:59, Kaf Ha’chaim 25:94. </ref> According to a number of authorities the tefillin should be removed while reciting uva l’tzion, just before beginning the yehi ratzon paragraph. <ref> Mishna Brurah 25:59, Elya Rabba 25:25. </ref> Some recommend before torah reading. <ref> opinion cited by Magen Avraham 25:30 though he disagrees, Levush 423:4 and Rema Mipano 108 indicate that some authorities recommend removing the tefillin before the Torah reading as it also represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of the day, others recommend removing the tefillin before [[Hallel]] for the same reason. </ref> Some recommend after returning the torah to the aron. <ref> Opinion cited by Magen Avraham 28:30, though he himself disagrees </ref> Some say that this depends on how you will be able to wrap your tefillin (see footnote) <ref>
			* Mishna Berura 28:8 writes that leaving the tefillin exposed and unwrapped for the duration of [[Mussaf]] is unbecoming the reverence owed to them. In fact, according to halacha, whenever one removes tefillin one is to wrap and put away the shel-rosh before even removing the shel yad! There does not seem to be any good reason why this halacha should be ignored on [[Rosh Chodesh]].
	* Pri Megadim mishbetzot zahav 34:2, Mishna Brurah 124:17, Igrot Moshe, OC 4:19, Tzitz Eliezer 11:10 say that folding the tefillin during the repetition of [[Mussaf]] is also not an option as one is required to listen attentively to the repetition and not engage in any other activities.		* Pri Megadim mishbetzot zahav 34:2, Mishna Brurah 124:17, Igrot Moshe, OC 4:19, Tzitz Eliezer 11:10 say that folding the tefillin during the repetition of [[Mussaf]] is also not an option as one is required to listen attentively to the repetition and not engage in any other activities.
	* Kaf Hachaim 28:7 writes that one who has enough time to fold them in between [[kaddish]] and [[Mussaf]] should do so. He writes that if one doesn't have time he should cover them. Rivevot Ephraim 1:281:5 agrees.		* Kaf Hachaim 28:7 writes that one who has enough time to fold them in between [[kaddish]] and [[Mussaf]] should do so. He writes that if one doesn't have time he should cover them. Rivevot Ephraim 1:281:5 agrees.
	* Teshuvot Vihanhagot 1:45 says that if you will have to leave your tefillin unwrapped during [[musaf]] it is better to just wrap them up before [[kaddish]]. </ref>		* Teshuvot Vihanhagot 1:45 says that if you will have to leave your tefillin unwrapped during [[musaf]] it is better to just wrap them up before [[kaddish]]. </ref>
	# One who forgot to remove his tefillin before [[Mussaf]] and realizes this while in middle of shemonei esrei does not have to remove his tefillin at that time <ref> Chesed Laalafim 25:13, Mishnah Berurah 25:61, Kaf Hachaim 25:98, Rivevos Ephraim 8:13. </ref>		# One who forgot to remove his tefillin before [[Mussaf]] and realizes this while in middle of shemonei esrei does not have to remove his tefillin at that time <ref> Chesed Laalafim 25:13, Mishnah Berurah 25:61, Kaf Hachaim 25:98, Rivevos Ephraim 8:13. See, however, Peninei HaRav (p. 101). </ref>
	# In the event that one forgot Yaale Viyavo in [[shacharit]] but only realized after he removed his tefillin, he should preferably put his tefillin back on and pray [[shacharit]] again. If it is too difficult, he can be lenient since he has already fulfilled his obligation. <ref> Sh"t Yechave Daat 6:6. The Chida in Machazik Beracha 25:13 writes that according to kabbalah one may not put his tefillin back on after he recited [[Mussaf]] unless he hasn't yet put tefillin on that day. </ref>		# In the event that one forgot Yaale Viyavo in [[shacharit]] but only realized after he removed his tefillin, he should preferably put his tefillin back on and pray [[shacharit]] again. If it is too difficult, he can be lenient since he has already fulfilled his obligation. <ref> Sh"t Yechave Daat 6:6. The Chida in Machazik Beracha 25:13 writes that according to kabbalah one may not put his tefillin back on after he recited [[Mussaf]] unless he hasn't yet put tefillin on that day. </ref>

Dlhanon: /* Rosh Chodesh */

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Rosh Chodesh

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	* Levush 25:13 and Mishna Brura 423:10 write that the reason tefillin are removed before [[Mussaf]] is in order to add a [[Yom Tov]] flavor to the day (that the [[mussaf]] itself in considered an "אות". As [[Mussaf]] represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of [[Rosh Chodesh]] the tefillin are removed at that time.		* Levush 25:13 and Mishna Brura 423:10 write that the reason tefillin are removed before [[Mussaf]] is in order to add a [[Yom Tov]] flavor to the day (that the [[mussaf]] itself in considered an "אות". As [[Mussaf]] represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of [[Rosh Chodesh]] the tefillin are removed at that time.
	*See Kaf Hachayim 25:94 for Kabbalistic reasons behind the removal of tefillin before [[Mussaf]]. </ref>		*See Kaf Hachayim 25:94 for Kabbalistic reasons behind the removal of tefillin before [[Mussaf]]. </ref>
	# There are several different opinions as to the exact proper time before [[mussaf]] to remove the tefillin. Some say that one should take off his [[tefilin]] after the [[kaddish]] which is recited before the Shemonah Esrei of [[Mussaf]], after uva litzion. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the donning of [[tefilin]], seif 34. Magen Avraham 423:6, Pri Megadim Eishel Avraham 423:6, Machzik Beracha 15, Mishnah Berurah 25:59, Kaf Ha’chaim 25:94. </ref> According to a number of authorities the tefillin should be removed while reciting uva l’tzion, just before beginning the yehi ratzon paragraph. <ref> Mishna Brurah 25:59, Elya Rabba 25:25. </ref> Some recommend before torah reading. <ref> opinion cited by Magen Avraham 25:30 though he disagrees, Levush 423:4 and Rema Mipano 108 indicate that some authorities recommend removing the tefillin before the Torah reading as it also represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of the day, others recommend removing the tefillin before [[Hallel]] for the same reason. </ref> Some recommend after returning the torah to the aron. <ref> Opinion cited by Magen Avraham 28:30, though he himself disagrees </ref>		# There are several different opinions as to the exact proper time before [[mussaf]] to remove the tefillin. Some say that one should take off his [[tefilin]] after the [[kaddish]] which is recited before the Shemonah Esrei of [[Mussaf]], after uva litzion. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, laws of the donning of [[tefilin]], seif 34. Magen Avraham 423:6, Pri Megadim Eishel Avraham 423:6, Machzik Beracha 15, Mishnah Berurah 25:59, Kaf Ha’chaim 25:94. </ref> According to a number of authorities the tefillin should be removed while reciting uva l’tzion, just before beginning the yehi ratzon paragraph. <ref> Mishna Brurah 25:59, Elya Rabba 25:25. </ref> Some recommend before torah reading. <ref> opinion cited by Magen Avraham 25:30 though he disagrees, Levush 423:4 and Rema Mipano 108 indicate that some authorities recommend removing the tefillin before the Torah reading as it also represents the [[Yom Tov]] nature of the day, others recommend removing the tefillin before [[Hallel]] for the same reason. </ref> Some recommend after returning the torah to the aron. <ref> Opinion cited by Magen Avraham 28:30, though he himself disagrees </ref> Some say that this depends on how you will be able to wrap your tefillin (see footnote) <ref> * Mishna Berura 28:8 writes that leaving the tefillin exposed and unwrapped for the duration of [[Mussaf]] is unbecoming the reverence owed to them. In fact, according to halacha, whenever one removes tefillin one is to wrap and put away the shel-rosh before even removing the shel yad! There does not seem to be any good reason why this halacha should be ignored on [[Rosh Chodesh]].
	# Tefillin are often removed and just placed on a table and not properly put away or wrapped. This is in order to minimize the interruption between the [[kaddish]] and the start of [[Mussaf]]. <ref> Rambam (Hilchot [[Tefilla]] 9:13), Taamei Haminhagim (Inyanei [[Rosh Chodesh]]) </ref> Nonetheless, one's tefillin should at least be covered before one begins [[Mussaf]]. <ref> Kaf Hachaim 28:7, Teshuvot V’hanhagot 1:45, Rivevot Ephraim 1:281:5 </ref> Although this approach is normative and based on kabbalisitc considerations, there is reason to suggest that it might not be the ideal manner in which to conduct oneself. <ref> Magen Avraham 423:6, Pri Megadim E"A 423:6, Mishna Brurah 25:59, Kaf HaChaim 25:94-95. </ref>
	Some say that this depends on how you will be able to wrap your tefillin (see footnote) <ref>
	* Mishna Berura 28:8 writes that leaving the tefillin exposed and unwrapped for the duration of [[Mussaf]] is unbecoming the reverence owed to them. In fact, according to halacha, whenever one removes tefillin one is to wrap and put away the shel-rosh before even removing the shel yad! There does not seem to be any good reason why this halacha should be ignored on [[Rosh Chodesh]].
	* Pri Megadim mishbetzot zahav 34:2, Mishna Brurah 124:17, Igrot Moshe, OC 4:19, Tzitz Eliezer 11:10 say that folding the tefillin during the repetition of [[Mussaf]] is also not an option as one is required to listen attentively to the repetition and not engage in any other activities.		* Pri Megadim mishbetzot zahav 34:2, Mishna Brurah 124:17, Igrot Moshe, OC 4:19, Tzitz Eliezer 11:10 say that folding the tefillin during the repetition of [[Mussaf]] is also not an option as one is required to listen attentively to the repetition and not engage in any other activities.
	* Kaf Hachaim 28:7 writes that one who has enough time to fold them in between [[kaddish]] and [[Mussaf]] should do so.		* Kaf Hachaim 28:7 writes that one who has enough time to fold them in between [[kaddish]] and [[Mussaf]] should do so. He writes that if one doesn't have time he should cover them. Rivevot Ephraim 1:281:5 agrees.
	* Teshuvot Vihanhagot 1:45 says that if you will have to leave your tefillin unwrapped during [[musaf]] it is better to just wrap them up before [[kaddish]]. </ref>		* Teshuvot Vihanhagot 1:45 says that if you will have to leave your tefillin unwrapped during [[musaf]] it is better to just wrap them up before [[kaddish]]. </ref>
	# One who forgot to remove his tefillin before [[Mussaf]] and realizes this while in middle of shemonei esrei does not have to remove his tefillin at that time <ref> Chesed Laalafim 25:13, Mishnah Berurah 25:61, Kaf Hachaim 25:98, Rivevos Ephraim 8:13. </ref>		# One who forgot to remove his tefillin before [[Mussaf]] and realizes this while in middle of shemonei esrei does not have to remove his tefillin at that time <ref> Chesed Laalafim 25:13, Mishnah Berurah 25:61, Kaf Hachaim 25:98, Rivevos Ephraim 8:13. </ref>