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Left-handed person in Keriat Shema

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Question

A left-handed person – which hand does he place over his eyes when reciting Shema?

Answer

The right hand of every person.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 61:5; Mishnah Berurah 17; Kaf HaChaim 21 there.

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