Chapter 16 – Shema (Three Portions of the Holy Scriptures in Deuteronomy and Numbers) and its Benedictions

25.1) Concentrate when reading Ashrei (a prayer that is recited at least three times daily in Jewish prayers) and Tehilah ledavid. 25.2) Psalm 20 is omitted on certain days. (See source for details, or consult a rabbi.) 25.3) Take care when reciting the Aramaic translation Targum, silently. 25.4) Do not leave the synagogue before reciting…

9.1) Observe and apply the precept of fringes. 9.2) Varying opinions abound on the make and quality of threads permitted to be used for fringes of different lengths. 9.3) Rules govern the placement of the threads in relationship to the corners of your garment, so be sure that the fringes are attached at the corners…

27.1) After praying, set a certain time to study the Torah. Do not use that time for anything else. 27.2) Every Israelite should study the Torah. 27.3) Study the Torah daily. 27.4) Do not leave the book open if you are interrupted while studying the Torah. 27.5) Speak out loud your study of the Torah.

40.1) Wash your hands before eating bread over which the benediction Hamotzi (blessing over bread) is said. 40.2) Wash your hands in water poured from a vessel that is perfect. 40.3) A vessel not designed to hold water for washing should not be used as such. 40.4) The quantity of water to be used to…

14.1) Do not interrupt prayers from Baruh sheamar (blessed be He who said) through Shemoneh esreh (eighteen; silent prayer). 14.2) Recite the Baruh sheamar in a moderate, pleasant voice, while standing and take the two front tzitzit (fringes) of the tallith (prayer shawl) and kiss them. 14.3) Do not touch any part of your body…

35.1) Separate the hallah (challah; bread) portion of wheat, barley, spelt, rye, and oats. 35.2) Everything no less than five quarters of flour is subject to the law of separating hallah. 35.3) Matzah (unleavened bread)is counted as one unit as it pertains to the law of hallah. 35.4) Leaven taken from dough for fermenting is…