Does the prohibition to recite Shema near urine require the same distancing rules as for excrement (Siman 79)?
Synopsis
The Mishnah Berurah states that the same distancing rules that apply to excrement (Siman 79:1) apply to urine.
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Is it forbidden to recite Shema or pray in the presence of urine, and what is the Torah-level versus rabbinic scope of this prohibition?
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Must the revi'it of water be poured all at once, or may it be added incrementally?
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When urine is on the ground, must the revi'it of water reach all areas where the urine has spread (tofe'ach al menat lehatfi'ach)?
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Does a designated chamber pot (evit) require water to be poured to permit recitation near it?
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Does it matter whether the water was added before or after the urine when using a vessel?
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How much water is required per urination event when urine from multiple separate urinations is present?
7 opinions across 3 eras
When the volume of urine present is less than a revi'it, is a full revi'it of water still required, or does a smaller amount of water suffice?
5 opinions across 3 eras
When urine from multiple urinations is in two separate ground locations, does a single revi'it poured in one location suffice for both?
1 opinions
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