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# There is much discussion among the Rishonim (early authorities) about the order in which the biblical passages should be written in the arm and head [[Tefillin]]. The rabbis most famous for this dispute were [[Rashi]] and his grandson [[Rabbenu Tam]]. [[Rashi]] held that the order is: Kadesh Li (Shemot 13:1-10), VeHaya Ki Yeviehcha (Shemot 13:11-16), Shema (Devarim 6:4-9), VeHaya Im Shemoa (Devarim 11:13-21). Rabbenu Tam held that the last two passages were switched (thus making the following order Kadesh Li, VeHaya Ki Yeviehcha, VeHaya Im Shemoa, Shema). The custom of the world is to follow [[Rashi]]'s opinion. <ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 34:1, Halacha Brurah 34:1, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, [[miscellaneous]] laws (of [[tefillin]]), seif 2. Shut Min HaShamayim 3 says that the debate between Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam is also a debate in Heaven. See Rav Reuven Margaliot's notes ad loc. where he presents an exposition demonstrating how the debate between Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam precedes them to the times of the Tannaim and the Rishonim are only debating which view is accepted as Halacha. According to the Arizal, there's no machloket: both Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam are true. (Or LeTzion 2:3:8)</ref> [[Rambam]] originally thought like [[Rabbenu Tam]] but then retracted and ruled like [[Rashi]] after hearing of the discovery that Rav Hai Gaon's Tefillin were like Rashi.<ref>Shu"t HaRambam Siman 7</ref>
# There is much discussion among the Rishonim (early authorities) about the order in which the biblical passages should be written in the arm and head [[Tefillin]]. The rabbis most famous for this dispute were [[Rashi]] and his grandson [[Rabbenu Tam]]. [[Rashi]] held that the order is: Kadesh Li (Shemot 13:1-10), VeHaya Ki Yeviehcha (Shemot 13:11-16), Shema (Devarim 6:4-9), VeHaya Im Shemoa (Devarim 11:13-21). Rabbenu Tam held that the last two passages were switched (thus making the following order Kadesh Li, VeHaya Ki Yeviehcha, VeHaya Im Shemoa, Shema). The custom of the world is to follow [[Rashi]]'s opinion. <ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 34:1, Halacha Brurah 34:1, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 10, [[miscellaneous]] laws (of [[tefillin]]), seif 2. Shut Min HaShamayim 3 says that the debate between Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam is also a debate in Heaven. See Rav Reuven Margaliot's notes ad loc. where he presents an exposition demonstrating how the debate between Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam precedes them to the times of the Tannaim and the Rishonim are only debating which view is accepted as Halacha. According to the Arizal, there's no machloket: both Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam are true. (Or LeTzion 2:3:8)</ref> [[Rambam]] originally thought like [[Rabbenu Tam]] but then retracted and ruled like [[Rashi]] after hearing of the discovery that Rav Hai Gaon's Tefillin were like Rashi.<ref>Shu"t HaRambam Siman 7, Kesef Mishneh (Hilchot Tefillin 3:5)</ref>
# Some say that [[Shimusha Rabba Tefillin]] and [[Raavad]] are only different from [[Rashi]] and [[Rabbenu Tam]] in the Shel Rosh, but they are exactly the same in the Shel Yad.<ref>Piskei Teshuvot 34:1</ref>
# Some say that [[Shimusha Rabba Tefillin]] and [[Raavad]] are only different from [[Rashi]] and [[Rabbenu Tam]] in the Shel Rosh, but they are exactly the same in the Shel Yad.<ref>Piskei Teshuvot 34:1</ref>


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