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Pause between Bedtime Shema and the Blessing of Hamapil

Question

Is there an issue with saying the Bedtime Shema early and then reciting the blessing of Hamapil?

Answer

Ideally, it should be close to bedtime, but if it is difficult to say later, it can be said earlier.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 239

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