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...
Best Wishes
Sources:
Shulchan Aruch O:CH 61-3
