Reciting the Shema before bed when going to sleep for two hours
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Question
If one goes to sleep at the beginning of the night for two hours, is it necessary to recite the Shema before bed?
Answer
If one sleeps again during the night for the main sleep, it should be recited before the main sleep.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 239
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