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Reciting Shema While Impure

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Is an onen (mourner whose relative died) obligated to recite Shema and pray?

5 opinions across 3 eras

Shema and Prayer Obligations

If an onen recited Shema while in a state of aninus, has he fulfilled his obligation?

1 opinions

Validity of Shema Recited Du…

May a son who is an onen say Kaddish for his father before the burial?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Kaddish Before Burial

On Shabbat, when is an onen obligated in Shema and mitzvot?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Shabbat Obligations for Onen

What is the rule for Yom Tov Sheni (second day of a Festival) regarding aninus obligations?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Yom Tov Sheni Obligations

What is the rule for the first day of Yom Tov regarding aninus obligations?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Yom Tov Rishon Obligations

Is a person who is watching over the deceased (shomer) exempt from Shema and mitzvot?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Shomer HaMet Exemption

When two people are watching over the deceased, how do they handle the obligation to recite Shema?

1 opinions

Two Watchers and Shema

Is a gravedigger exempt from Shema and mitzvot while digging?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Gravedigger Exemption

When there are multiple gravediggers, how do they handle the obligation to recite Shema?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Multiple Gravediggers and Sh…

Is it forbidden to recite Shema within four cubits of a corpse or in a cemetery?

6 opinions across 3 eras

Forbidden Locations — Near t…

Is it forbidden to recite Kaddish and other devarim she-bkedusha near the dead?

1 opinions

Forbidden Locations — Near t…

When does an onen's exemption from mitzvot end — immediately at burial, or only later?

1 opinions

End of Onen Exemption

After the burial, does an onen recite morning blessings (birkhot hashachar) that he missed?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Morning Blessings After Burial

Is an onen exempt from positive commandments only, or also from negative commandments?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Scope of Exemption — Positiv…

When a deceased is being transported from city to city, does the onen exemption apply?

1 opinions

Onen When Deceased is Transp…