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Not Passing Before Someone Praying

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May one sit within four cubits of someone praying?

4 opinions across 2 eras

General Prohibition

Is one permitted to sit within four cubits if engaged in prayer-related study?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Exception for Prayer-Related…

Is one permitted to sit within four cubits if engaged in Torah study not related to prayer?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Exception for General Torah …

Does the prohibition on sitting within four cubits apply in front of the praying person with the same force as to the sides?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Direction Specificity

May one sit within four cubits of a praying person if one is weak or infirm?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Exception for Weakness

If one was already sitting and another person stands to pray nearby, must the sitting person rise?

4 opinions across 2 eras

When Sitter Has Priority

Is it forbidden to pass in front of someone praying within four cubits?

4 opinions across 2 eras

General Prohibition

After completing one's own prayer, may one take three steps backward if someone is praying behind?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Preventing Disturbance to Th…

What is the underlying reason for the prohibition on disrupting someone praying?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Philosophical Basis

Are there any mystical or kabbalistic sources that modify the standard halakhic rules?

3 opinions

Stringency Beyond Talmud