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Rising in the Morning

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Should one rise early in the morning to serve God, and should one 'awaken the dawn' rather than be awakened by it?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Obligation and Attitude

Is one obligated to pray at specific times when the angels change their watches (guardian shifts)?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Specific Times for Supplicat…

Must every God-fearing person feel anguished and worried about the destruction of the Temple?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Mourning the Temple

Is it better to say many supplications without concentration or few with concentration?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Quality vs. Quantity

Should one recite the passage of the Binding of Isaac, the manna passage, the Ten Commandments, and the sacrifice passages in the morning?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Biblical Passages

When may one recite the passages of the sacrifices (Korbanot)?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Timing Restrictions

Should one recite 'May it be Your will' (Yehi Ratzon) after reading the passages of voluntary sacrifices?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Closing Formulas

Should one recite the verse 'And he shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before Hashem' along with the sacrifice passages?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Supplementary Verses

Should one recite the passages of the basin, ash removal, daily offering, and spice offering in the morning?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Extended Ritual Passages

Should one visualize or contemplate standing before God at all times, including in private and when lying in bed?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Constant Awareness

Should one perform acts of devotion publicly even if mocked, or should one perform them in privacy?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Social Dynamics

Must one overcome the evil inclination when it discourages early rising in winter or summer?

1 opinions

Seasonal Challenges

Should one wash one's hands upon waking, and what is the urgency of this obligation?

1 opinions

Hand-Washing Upon Waking

Is prayer with the congregation always obligatory, or does missing congregation have specific consequences?

1 opinions

Communal Prayer Obligation

What is the foundation and paramount practice regarding constantly recognizing God's governance?

1 opinions

Perpetual Recognition