Left-handed person in the recitation of Shema
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Question
Which hand does a left-handed person place over their eyes during the recitation of Shema?
Answer
The right hand of every person.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 61, Se'if 5, Mishnah Berurah, S.K. 17 and Kaf HaChaim, there S.K. 21
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