Krias Shema She'al HaMitah: Difference between revisions
Created page with "The '''Bedtime Shema''' is recited just before going to sleep, in addition to the Shema recited during the evening prayer service. This reading serves to protect a person from harmful thoughts and nighttime dangers, through the merit of reciting the Shema and its accompanying verses. It also fulfills the mitzvah of reading the Shema or words of Torah before sleep. The bedtime Shema has spiritual significance as a time for reflecting on the day that has passed and making..." |
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== Practical Acceptance of Divine Authority == | == Practical Acceptance of Divine Authority == | ||
The Rebbe explains that the difference between the morning Shema and the bedtime Shema is like the difference between potential and actualization. When reciting the Shema and accepting Divine authority in the morning, one commits to fulfilling Hashem's will - accepting Divine authority in potential. However, when accepting Divine authority before sleep, one repents for the past and commits to fixing actions already done, immediately correcting deeds through repentance - this is accepting Divine authority in practice. | The [[Rebbe]] explains that the difference between the morning Shema and the bedtime Shema is like the difference between potential and actualization. When reciting the Shema and accepting Divine authority in the morning, one commits to fulfilling Hashem's will - accepting Divine authority in potential. However, when accepting Divine authority before sleep, one repents for the past and commits to fixing actions already done, immediately correcting deeds through repentance - this is accepting Divine authority in practice. | ||
== In the Middle of the Fair == | == In the Middle of the Fair == | ||