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Shalom, Why is there no birkat mitzvah on kriat shema? Thanks!

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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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