If one interrupted between Birkat HaTorah and Torah study, must one recite the blessing again?
Synopsis
The Mechaber records two views: some say interruption is irrelevant; others say not to interrupt. The practice is to say Birkat Kohanim (Numbers 6:24–26) immediately after the blessing to ensure an uninterrupted connection.
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