May those walking from the grave toward the mourners' condolence line begin reciting Shema?
Synopsis
After burial, when the people walk toward the mourners to form a condolence line, they may begin Shema if they can complete even one verse before reaching the line. The Rema adds that this applies when there will be time later; otherwise they must recite Shema first.
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