Saturday, January 1, 2011

The first line of Shema

Hi,

We traditionally recite the first line of Shema aloud, in order to awaken our concentration. We also place our right hands over our eyes, to prevent us from seeing anything else and becoming distracted.

(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 61:4-5)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

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