May one recite Shema al hamita while lying down?
Synopsis
The bedtime Shema is associated with lying down. When it also serves as the formal fulfillment of the Shema obligation, stricter rules about posture apply.
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Is it obligatory to recite Shema before sleeping, even after reciting it at Ma'ariv?
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What is the correct order of reciting Birkat HaMapil and Shema before sleep?
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When exactly should one recite Shema al hamita — immediately upon entering bed or only when feeling drowsy?
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May one eat, drink, or speak after reciting Kriat Shema al HaMita before falling asleep?
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If one cannot fall asleep after reciting Shema al hamita, should one repeat Shema?
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Must one recite Birkat HaMapil when sleeping during the day?
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Is there a blessing recited over the reading of Kriat Shema al HaMita (the bedtime Shema)?
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