1. Husband and wife reciting Krias Shema in bed

A husband and wife sleeping in the same bed can recite Krias Shema as long as they are turned away

from each other and face in opposite directions.

2. Ervah

The Gemara identifies those parts/aspects of a woman that are considered ervah (nakedness), which,

when within view or earshot of a man, halachically prevent him from reciting Shema, saying berachos,

learning Torah, etc. Included in the list are:

- A tefach of exposed skin that is normally covered (including one’s wife)

שוק – Thigh-

- [Singing] Voice – קול

שעיר - Hair-

3. Inappropriate behavior during tefillah

The Gemara lists various improper behaviors during tefillah, such as davening audibly, belching,

yawning, sneezing and spitting.

Siman - Pitcher

A married couple lie in a bed with an empty pitcher used as a sheitelstand placed between them. The Husband yawns while the wife says Shema.