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Reciting the Shema before bed when going to sleep for two hours

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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