Is it permitted to learn if one turned away before the Torah scroll was opened, indicating he does not wish to listen?

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Synopsis

Whether one who visibly turned away before the scroll was opened, thereby indicating unwillingness to listen, may learn during reading.

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Late Acharonim
Lenient
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