Does the prohibition on sitting within four cubits apply in front of the praying person with the same force as to the sides?
Synopsis
Some authorities distinguish between sitting in front (most prohibited) and to the side (more lenient), while others apply the same prohibition to both.
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May one sit within four cubits of someone praying?
4 opinions
Is one permitted to sit within four cubits if engaged in prayer-related study?
3 opinions
Is one permitted to sit within four cubits if engaged in Torah study not related to prayer?
5 opinions
May one sit within four cubits of a praying person if one is weak or infirm?
4 opinions
If one was already sitting and another person stands to pray nearby, must the sitting person rise?
4 opinions
Is it forbidden to pass in front of someone praying within four cubits?
4 opinions
After completing one's own prayer, may one take three steps backward if someone is praying behind?
3 opinions
What is the underlying reason for the prohibition on disrupting someone praying?
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