If a Torah reader pauses mid-reading to speak — either words of Torah or mundane conversation — must he recite the blessing again before continuing?
Synopsis
Once a reader has recited the opening blessing and read some verses, if he then pauses and speaks (whether Torah or mundane matters), the authorities debate whether this constitutes an interruption (hefsek) requiring a new blessing before resuming.
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