How far must one distance himself from human excrement that is behind him or to his side in order to recite Shema or pray?
Synopsis
Human excrement behind or to the side of a person praying requires a minimum distance of 4 amot from where the smell ends. Even someone who cannot smell must distance themselves 4 amot from where the smell would end for a person with a normal sense of smell.
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How far must one distance himself from human excrement in front of him in order to recite Shema or pray?
4 opinions across 3 eras
What is the status of excrement that is to one's side (not directly in front or behind)?
3 opinions
May a prayer leader (shatz) continue praying when there is excrement anywhere in the synagogue or room?
3 opinions
Does the presence of a change in domain (e.g., excrement in a separate room or on a platform 10 tefachim high) permit prayer when there is no smell?
6 opinions across 3 eras
Does a domain change (separate room, elevated surface) permit prayer when there IS a bad smell from the excrement?
3 opinions across 3 eras
What is the status of a small courtyard (chatzer ketana) that opens into a larger courtyard — may one pray in the larger when excrement is in the smaller?
2 opinions
What is the law regarding excrement of dogs or pigs — must one distance from them as from human excrement?
2 opinions
What is the law regarding moist donkey excrement (after the donkey returned from a journey), cat or weasel excrement, or a putrid carcass — must one distance from them?
4 opinions
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