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Prayer · Orach Chaim 63

Interruptions During Shema

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May one recite Shema while lying flat on one's back (p'rakdan) or face-down?

6 opinions across 3 eras

Lying Flat (P'rakdan)

Must one who is very heavyset or ill and cannot lie on their side recite Shema in a different position?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Illness/Inability to Turn

Is one who is sitting allowed to stand up in order to recite Shema while standing?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Standing While Seated (Yohar…

Must one who is walking stop and stand still for the first verse of Shema?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Walking During Shema

Does one fulfill the obligation of Shema if they did not have kavvanah (concentration/intent) during the first verse?

4 opinions across 2 eras

First Verse Requirement

Does one fulfill the obligation of Shema if they recited it while drowsy (mitnanem)?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Drowsiness During Shema

May one signal with eyes, lips, or fingers during the first paragraph of Shema?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Gesturing During First Parag…

Must one who is doing work stop working during the recitation of the first paragraph of Shema?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Performing Work During First…

May a porter carrying a load on his shoulders recite Shema? May he begin or end loading while reciting?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Porter Carrying a Load

When one lacked kavvanah for the first verse and must repeat it, how is the repetition performed to avoid appearing to accept two domains?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Repeating the First Verse