- Halacha
- Reading of Shema
Kriat Shema- why no bracha
Question
Shalom,
Why is there no birkat mitzvah on kriat shema?
Thanks!
Answer
Hashem Imach!
Many explain that Ahava Rabba/Ahavat Olam are the bracha before the mitzvah of Kriyat Shma.
With Love of Israel,
Rav Ari Shvat

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Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.

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