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Blessings of the Shema

Blessings of Shema after the Amidah

Hearing Kedusha in the Middle of the Shema

Blessings of the Shema

Blessings of Shema after the time for reading Shema

Accompanying the Deceased and the Time for Reciting Shema Approaches

Blessings on the Torah

Reciting Shema before the Blessings on the Torah

Pesukei de-zimrah

Skipping Pesukei Dezimra for Timely Recitation of Shema

Pesukei de-zimrah

Started Shacharit without a Minyan

Pesukei de-zimrah

Waiting for the Chazan after Yishtabach on Shabbat

Chewing Gum on the Wedding Day

Fasting at a Wedding Occurring the Day After Tisha B'Av

Use without permission

Eating Food in a Hotel When Not a Guest

Blessings on the Torah

Intention at the End of "Ahava Rabba" and Fulfilling the Torah Blessings

Blessings on the Torah

Blessings of the Torah on the Day of Bar Mitzvah

Shabbos garments and various customs

Reciting "Yehi Ratzon" on Shabbat

Acceptance of Fast by the Groom