Should one perform acts of devotion publicly even if mocked, or should one perform them in privacy?
Synopsis
The Rema teaches one should not be ashamed of serving God even when mocked, but the Mishnah Berurah and Biur Halacha provide nuanced guidance depending on one's status and circumstances.
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