Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- Sections of the Prayers
- Reading of Shema
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
