In which directions may one spit during the Amidah — specifically, is spitting to the left permitted before spitting to the rear, or is the rear always the primary option?
Synopsis
Authorities debate whether the Yerushalmi's rule (left permitted over right) means left and rear are equal, or whether rear is always primary and left is only a fallback.
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