In a pressing situation, may one pray at dawn and delay Shema until its proper time?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits praying at dawn in a pressing situation (e.g., early travel) and waiting to recite Shema when its proper time arrives. Despite not adjoining geulah (redemption blessing) to tefillah, praying at home while standing is preferable to praying on the road at the proper time. The Rema adds that if possible, one should recite Shema on the road with concentration on the first verse.
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