May one hear the Megillah read before evening (plag ha-mincha) if unable to attend congregational reading?
Synopsis
A person prevented from attending communal evening reading may hear the Megillah from plag ha-mincha (1.25 hours before nightfall) onward. However, eating before hearing the reading is forbidden.
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