According to Kabbalah (the Zohar and Arizal), which arrangement of tefillin parashiyot is correct?
Synopsis
The Aruch HaShulchan cites the Zohar (Parshat Ba) as explicitly supporting Rashi's order, and the Arizal's ruling also supports Rashi. The Aruch HaShulchan understands the Zohar in Parshat Pinchas as explaining why in the present era Vehayah Im Shamoa precedes Shema (due to the yetzer hara), while in the Messianic era the order will align with Rabbeinu Tam's arrangement.
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