How close does one need to be to a filthy alleyway before one must pause Shema?
Synopsis
At what distance from a filthy alleyway does the prohibition to recite Shema take effect?
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Is it permitted to recite Shema while walking through a filthy alleyway (by covering one's mouth)?
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