Discusses the halachos of the morning Krias Shema.  Specifically, we will explore the earliest time that one may say Shema.   We will describe the unique time period pertaining to Shema called “misheyakir” and the reasons why the chiyuv to say Krias Shema does not begin at Alos Hashachar (daybreak) or Hanetz Hachama (sunrise).   We will learn why Krias Shema is has its own unique time and the reasons behind it, and whether it is min Hatorah or Midrabanan. We also discuss if and when one is permitted to say Shema earlier than that time.