Is the prohibition against reciting Shema near foul water biblical or rabbinic in origin?
Synopsis
Authorities debate whether the requirement to distance from foul water before prayer is of biblical or rabbinic status. Peri Megadim holds it is biblical; this is cited approvingly by the Mishnah Berurah.
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