What is the law regarding reciting Shema facing the urine of a donkey after a journey or facing red rooster excrement?
Synopsis
The Yerushalmi prohibits reciting Shema facing donkey urine (after a journey) and red rooster excrement. There is ambiguity about whether 'red roosters' refers to the color of excrement or type of rooster.
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What is the status of excrement that is to one's side (not directly in front or behind)?
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