May a man recite Shema while lying next to his minor children without a cloth separation?
Synopsis
A man sleeping next to his minor children may recite Shema by turning his face, without needing a cloth separation. Once the children are older (adults), a cloth separation is required. A face-to-face prohibition may still apply to minors according to most opinions.
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