May one recite Shema in a house where there is doubt whether excrement is present?
Synopsis
A house has a presumption (chazakah) of cleanliness, so doubtful excrement in a house is permitted. A garbage dump has a presumption of containing excrement, so doubtful excrement there is forbidden.
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May one recite Shema in front of excrement that is enclosed in a glass lantern (where it is visible through the walls)?
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May one place a shoe over excrement in a hole to cover it and then recite Shema?
4 opinions
May one recite Shema when excrement passes in front of him (moving excrement)?
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May one recite Shema when excrement is on his own skin but covered by his garment?
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Is semen on one's skin treated the same as excrement for the purposes of reciting Shema?
3 opinions
Is it forbidden to recite Shema when excrement is on one's anus even if covered?
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