How to Say Shema

Everyone knows that Shema Yisrael is one of the most important fixtures of our daily prayer. Are we supposed to say it standing up or sitting down? Should we cover our eyes when reciting it? How much kavanah must we have? Join Rabbi Dr. Stuart Fischman as he explores the halachot regarding surrounding the recitation of the Shema.

                                            
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                                        October 29, 2025
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14
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44
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                                                        Wednesday                                                    

                                                        4:00 pm

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October 29, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
How to Say Shema: How to Say Shema

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November 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
How to Say Shema: How to Say Shema

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Rabbi Dr. Stuart Fischman

Rabbi Dr. Stuart Fischman graduated from Yeshiva University in 1980 and the dental school of Columbia University in 1985. In 1989 he began studying and teaching at Yeshivat Hamivtar and now studies and teaches at Yeshivat Machanaim in Efrat. He has rabbinic ordination from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg.