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Reciting the Shema

Relieving Oneself During the Recitation of Shema

Reciting the Shema

Standing for an Elder During the Recitation of Shema

Reciting the Shema

Kel Melech Ne'eman for One Praying with the Congregation

Reciting the Shema

Hinting and Winking during the Recitation of Shema after Its Time

Blessings of the Shema

Reciting the Blessings of the Shema for Women

Reciting 'Adir Bamrom'

A Word Omitted in the Priestly Blessing

Reversing the Order of Verses in the Priestly Blessing

Responding 'Amen' after the Priestly Blessing for the Chazan

Groom on the Tenth of Tevet

Tachanun when there is no Sefer Torah

Reading of the Torah

Reciting 'Brich Shmei' after the Torah scroll is placed on the Bimah

Reading of the Torah

Reciting 'Yakum Purkan' Individually

Reciting the Shema before bed when going to sleep for two hours

Other lawas pertaining to the meal

Ate Mezonot Before the Meal