Placing Hand on Eyes When Wearing Glasses
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Question
The custom of covering one's eyes with a hand during the recitation of 'Shema Yisrael', if someone wears glasses, can they place their hand on the glasses or should it be placed directly on the eyes?
Answer
It is permissible over the glasses (and this is the custom).
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 61
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