Leshem Yichud
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Many have the custom to recite a short prayer known as Leshem Yichud before every Mitzvah, prayer, and Torah learning.
- Some say that it is not obligatory, and, in fact, the Noda BeYehudah took serious issue with reciting Leshem Yichud.[1] Nevertheless, one who can focus more intently on what he is doing by reciting Leshem Yichud prior to the action or prayer should do so.[2]
- One should be careful not to pronounce or even spell out the Shem Havaya in the text of the Leshem Yichud.[3]
Further Reading
Sources
- ↑ Noda BeYehuda, Mahadura Kamma Yoreh Deah 93 and Mahadura Tinyana Orach Chaim 107 in an attack on Chassidim. Magen Avot (Orach Chaim 1 fn. 1 at the end) cites Rav Yosef Meshash (Mayim Chaim 1:61) who opposed it in his community of Meknes.
- ↑ Yalkut Yosef Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 5:7. See Yechaveh Daat 3:48 and 6:29, and Emek Yehoshua 3:20 cited in Magen Avot (Lebhar, Orach Chaim 1 fn. 1 at the end)
- ↑ Yalkut Yosef Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 5:8. See Yabia Omer (vol. 9 Orach Chaim 12)
