Theoretically, it SHOULD be permitted to say Krias Sh'ma or to pray in any language that you understand (Mechaber 62:2). However, this is no longer the case...
When saying Krias Sh'ma, you must say it loud enough so that your own ears can hear it (Mechaber 62:3). This is not very loud at all. This includes the Brachos...
We have learned that you must say Krias Sh'ma loud enough so that your own ears can hear it. If, however, you were unable to hear it, but you definitely said...
We have learned that you must say Krias Sh'ma loud enough for you to hear yourself say it. However, if someone is sick, or for some other reason is unable to...
We have learned that, except in the case of an illness or other situation, you should always say Krias Sh'ma quietly, just loud enough to hear yourself say the...
Krias Sh'ma is primarily about accepting Hashem's authority. Maimonides lists that as one of the most important Mitzvos of the Torah. Thus, even though Sh'ma...
We have learned that due to the extreme respect we must accord the Mitzvah (Commandment) of saying Krias Sh'ma, we must assume an attitude and posture of...
We have learned that when lying in bed you may (sometimes) say Krias Sh'ma when lying on your side (Mechaber 63:1). The Rema (63:1) qualifies this by...
We have learned that when someone has already gotten undressed, and is lying in bed, and it is very difficult for him to get up, get dressed again to say Krias...
Wednesday, fifth day of Chanukah We have learned that in certain cases, where it is too difficult to get up and get dressed, you may say Krias Sh'ma while...
We have learned that it is permissible to either sit or stand when saying Krias Sh'ma. However, there is another complex issue involved here. Back in the...
We have learned that we must follow Bais Hillel's ruling, and not stand up for Krias Sh'ma. The Seder Rav Amram Gaon (ninth century C.E.) quotes the Jerusalem ...
We have learned that we may not be stringent and follow Bais Shammai, and stand up when saying Krias Sh'ma during the Morning Prayers, and lie down when saying...
We have learned that if you were sitting while praying the Morning Prayers, it is forbidden to stand up especially to say Krias Sh'ma, because that is...
We have learned that if you were sitting while praying the Morning Prayers, it is forbidden to stand up especially to say Krias Sh'ma. Of course, when praying...
If you are walking, and you wish to say Krias Sh'ma, you must stand still (or sit down, as you wish, Mishnah Brurah 63:9), for at least the first verse of...
We have learned that you may not walk while saying the first verse of Krias Sh'ma, because it can disturb your concentration. This also includes the verse we...
We have learned that you may not walk while saying the first verse of Krias Sh'ma. However, if you were walking, and when you decided to say Krias Sh'ma you...
We have learned about the importance of "kavanah," which means the proper concentration at the appropriate moments. If someone said the first verse of Krias...
If someone said the first verse of Krias Sh'ma, without thinking of the basic meanings of the words, he has not fulfilled his obligation, and he must repeat...
We have learned that if someone said the first verse of Krias Sh'ma, without thinking of the basic meanings of the words, he has not fulfilled his obligation,...
We have learned that if you say the first verse of Krias Sh'ma, or the inserted verse of Boruch Shem K'vod that follows, without thinking of even the basic...
We have learned that you have not fulfilled your obligation if you neglected to concentrate on the meanings of the words in the first verse of Krias Sh'ma or...
We have learned that if you did not concentrate properly on the meanings of the words in the first verse of Krias Sh'ma, and likewise in the succeeding verse...
We have learned that the first chapter of Krias Sh'ma must always be said in the order of the verses as found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9, with the interposition of...
We have learned that if for some reason you say the entire second chapter of Krias Sh'ma before saying the FIRST chapter of Krias Sh'ma, you have fulfilled...
To recap and clarify the Halachos we have learned the last few days: If you forgot to concentrate on the meanings of the words in the first verse of Krias...
Having the right kavanos (intentions, concentration on the meaning and implications of the words) is so important during the first verse of Krias Sh'ma (and...
Monday, 10th day of the month of Sh'vat, 5767 years After Creation The Talmud (Yoma 19b) says: When saying the first chapter of Krias Sh'ma, it is forbidden to...
In Krias Sh'ma, we say the words "videebarta bam," which means "and you shall speak of them..." Says the Talmud (Yoma 19b), make these words (Krias Sh'ma)...
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