May one who accepted Shabbat early (via Ma'ariv from Plag HaMinchah) eat before reciting Keri'at Shema at night?
Synopsis
The question is whether someone who accepted Shabbat early may eat before reciting Keri'at Shema at nightfall, given the general prohibition against eating within 30 minutes of Shema time.
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