May one use a synagogue as a shortcut (kapandaria)?
Synopsis
Using a synagogue as a shortcut is forbidden. The Magen Avraham and Beur HaGra note that entry is permitted only for a mitzvah purpose. The Rambam's position is that using as a shortcut after entering to pray is a mitzvah.
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