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Tefillin with chipped paint
Is there a problem with wearing tefillin whose paint has started to chip off? Would such a situation require one to get the tefillin repainted? Can someone still be yotzei by tefillin whose paint is ...
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Do Tefilin need to be painted with “special” ink?
When painting tefillin, are there any requirements regarding the ink (other than the need to be black)? Or is any ink okay to use?
Like in the comments to this answer, shoe polish is recommended. Is ...
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Keeping Tefillin Black
What are some suggestions for keeping the Tefiliin Retzuos black? How can I prevent the Retzuos from needing to be painted and/or replaced?
