Q: Why do we cover our eyes when saying the Shema Yisrael?
A: Covering the eyes during the Shema allows one to experience the world of truth, while closing out the world of falsehood.
Q: Why do we cover our eyes when saying the Shema Yisrael?
A: Covering the eyes during the Shema allows one to experience the world of truth, while closing out the world of falsehood.