When to Say
Shacharit is recited in the morning, ideally at sunrise (netz hachamah). The prayer can be said from dawn (alot hashachar) until the end of the fourth halachic hour. The Shema portion must be completed by the end of the third hour.
Meaning & Significance
The morning prayer represents our first connection with God each day, traditionally attributed to Abraham. It is the longest of the three daily prayers and includes the Shema, Amidah, and various psalms of praise.
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