Which blessing formula is recited as the second blessing before the Shema — 'Ahavat Olam' or 'Ahavah Rabbah'?

If one recited the Shema without its accompanying blessings, has one fulfilled the obligation of Shema?

5 opinions across 3 eras

If one recited the blessings surrounding Shema out of order (e.g., the second before the first), has one fulfilled the obligation?

4 opinions across 3 eras

Do mitzvot require conscious intention (kavanah) to fulfill one's obligation?

7 opinions across 3 eras

If one blew the shofar (or performed another mitzvah) for practice or to teach others, without intending to fulfill the personal obligation, has one fulfilled the obligation?

2 opinions

If one performs a mitzvah entirely by accident (mitasek) with no intention whatsoever, has one fulfilled the obligation?

1 opinions

Does the Shema require intention (kavanah) specifically in the first verse ('Shema Yisrael'), or throughout all three paragraphs?

6 opinions across 3 eras

If one was reading Torah or proofreading the Shema passages during the time for Shema, has one fulfilled the Shema obligation?

3 opinions

Does the blessing 'Ahavah Rabbah' / 'Ahavat Olam' before Shema exempt the separate blessing for Torah study?

2 opinions