Does one who writes words of Torah (without reading them aloud) need to recite Birkat HaTorah?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that one who writes Torah must bless even without reading. Later authorities question this, noting writing involves only thought (hirhurim), not speech, and practically advise vocalizing some words.
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