Prayer · Orach Chaim 72
Shema Near Sources of Impurity
8 questions · 26 opinions
Are bier-carriers and their substitutes exempt from reciting Shema?
4 opinions across 2 eras
Shema Exemption for CarriersAre non-essential escorts obligated in Shema even though escorting the dead is a mitzvah?
2 opinions across 2 eras
Obligation of Non-Carrying E…May a body be brought out for burial close to the time of Shema if there is not enough time to complete burial before Shema?
5 opinions across 2 eras
Timing of Burial vs. ShemaWhat is the definition of 'close to Shema' (samuch l'Kriat Shema) that triggers the prohibition of beginning a funeral?
2 opinions across 2 eras
Definition of 'Close to Shema'Must people engaged in delivering a eulogy interrupt to recite Shema when the body is present?
4 opinions across 2 eras
Eulogy Participants and ShemaMay those walking from the grave toward the mourners' condolence line begin reciting Shema?
5 opinions across 2 eras
Shema While Walking to Condo…Must one recite the first verse of Shema while standing still, even when walking to a condolence line?
2 opinions
First Verse of Shema While W…Are those standing in the inner row of the condolence line (who see the mourner's face) exempt from Shema?
2 opinions
Condolence Line and Shema