Reform congregations make a point to recite Sh'ma on their feet: they either rise or remain standing, if able. Most everybody else recites it in a seated position. Many say (wouldn't you know it?) that the Reform practice violates the halakhah. ​Here's an argument to the contrary.

Reform congregations make a point to recite Sh'ma on their feet: they either rise or remain standing, if able. Most everybody else recites it in a seated position. Many say (wouldn't you know it?) that the Reform practice violates the halakhah. ​Here's an argument to the contrary.

Reform congregations make a point to recite&nbsp;Sh'ma&nbsp;on their feet: they either rise or remain standing, if able. Most everybody else recites it in a seated position. Many say (wouldn't you know it?) that the Reform practice violates the&nbsp;halakhah. ​Here's an argument to the contrary.

#90 - Standing Up and Sitting Down for the Sh'ma

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#90 - Standing Up and Sitting Down for the Sh'ma

#90 - Standing Up and Sitting Down for the Sh'ma