What is the importance of the “Shema”? How often, and when, is it said? Why do people
cover their eyes?
What is the importance of the “Shema”? How often, and when, is it said? Why do people
cover their eyes?
ראה יורה דעה סי’ צ”ד ס”ו סי’ צ”ו סי’ א’ וס”ה וראה סי’ צ”א ס”ב.
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