Are there any mystical or kabbalistic sources that modify the standard halakhic rules?
Synopsis
The Zohar (Chayey Sarah) appears to impose additional stringencies regarding passing within four cubits, even to the sides, and some authorities cite this. Others question whether the Zohar truly differs from the Talmud.
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