Prayer · Orach Chaim 49

Responding During Shema Blessings

6 questions · 17 opinions

Is it permitted to recite scriptural texts (dvarim shebichtav) by heart, without reading from a written text?

7 opinions across 2 eras

Dvarim Shebichtav Baal Peh

May a blind person recite scriptural texts by heart?

1 opinions

Special Cases

May a preacher (darshan) who quotes many Torah verses in public do so from memory?

1 opinions

Special Cases

Does the leniency for reciting texts baal peh apply only to texts universally known, or also to texts known only to the individual?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Scope of Leniency

Does the leniency for baal peh recitation extend to Hallel and Pesukei D'Zimra?

3 opinions

Scope of Leniency

When the shaliach tzibbur recites scriptural verses baal peh and thereby fulfills others' obligations, is this permitted?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Fulfilling Others' Obligations