What is the ideal (mehadrin) time to recite morning Shema — the practice of the Vatikim?
Synopsis
All authorities agree the ideal is to finish Shema and its blessings precisely at netz hachamah (sunrise) so that Amidah immediately follows sunrise. Debate concerns how far before netz to begin and the exact measurement of 'netz.'
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