What should one do if a child urinates in the synagogue while one is in the middle of the Amidah?
Synopsis
The Mechaber presents three options: remain silent until water is brought, walk four cubits forward or to the side, or leave the synagogue. The Rema recommends moving rather than remaining silent, to avoid the risk of a long pause that would require restarting the Amidah.
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