Bad Smell During a Blessing
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Question
Hello, A person is walking down the street and reciting a blessing, and suddenly notices a smell that makes it forbidden to bless nearby. Should he stop in the middle of the blessing or complete it?
Answer
Hello
One should stop and wait until the smell dissipates.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 79, S"K 18
One who is praying at home and smells a bad odor from elsewhere should stop and wait until the odor passes.
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