Is One Obliged to Recite Torah Blessings Before Midnight Selichot If Asleep?

The article addresses the question of whether a person who sleeps before the midnight Selichot prayers is obligated to recite the Torah blessings prior to Selichot. It explores the halachic implications of sleeping before this time and the associated requirements for blessings over the Torah. The discussion is framed around the timing of Selichot, which traditionally begin at midnight, and the practices related to Torah study and blessings before this prayer service. The article includes a photograph credited to the photographer but does not provide further detailed rulings or opinions within the text provided.