May one perform shnayim mikra during the public Torah reading in synagogue?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits reading shnayim mikra during the public Torah reading. However, significant later authorities disagree, holding that one must listen attentively to every word of the Torah reader and not engage in private reading during that time.
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Is a person obligated to read the weekly Torah portion twice in Hebrew and once in Targum (shnayim mikra v'echad targum) even though they hear it read publicly in synagogue?
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