Question:
What is the proper procedure to do when one is saying shema alone or without the chazzan
Should he finish off shema saying:
1)“…….Hashem elokeichem emet, Hashem elokeichem emet” or
2) “…….Hashem elokeichem, Hashem elokeichem emet
Answer:
He shouldn’t do any of the above, rather he should say e-l melech ne’eman before starting shema. When finishing off shema he just says H-shem e-lokeichem emes, veyatziv…
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Sources:
Shulchan Aruch O:CH 61-3
