Is a person obligated to wait for a lone individual still praying in the synagogue before leaving?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules one is obligated to wait for a lone individual praying at night (Maariv) to avoid disturbing his concentration. The Rema adds that some are strict even by day, and our synagogues in the city are treated with the same stringency. One need not wait if the person extends prayer with extra supplications.
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