Speaking between the Tefillin of the Hand and the Head
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Question
Why is it forbidden to speak between the Tefillin of the Hand and the Head if both have separate blessings?
Answer
Hello,
There are two issues. A. The verse 'and it shall be for a sign upon your hand and for a memorial between your eyes' requires that they be as one entity, meaning there should be no interruption between their placement.
B. Additionally, there is a prohibition because it causes an unnecessary blessing. According to the Shulchan Aruch, it causes the need to bless on the head Tefillin 'al mitzvat tefillin', and even according to the Rema, it causes the need to bless when placing the head Tefillin also the blessing 'lehaniach tefillin', besides the blessing 'al mitzvat tefillin' which is always recited.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 25, Sif 9.
Mishnah Berurah, Sif Katan 28