Must one recite the first verse of Shema while standing still, even when walking to a condolence line?
Synopsis
The Biur Halacha raises the problem that the first verse of Shema must normally be recited while standing, which seems to conflict with the ruling that those walking to the condolence line may begin Shema. The Biur Halacha and Aruch HaShulchan resolve this differently.
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