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Traveling by Hitchhiking for Public Prayer

Question

Being at a distance from the synagogue, is it necessary to hitchhike to pray with a minyan?

Answer

There is no obligation, only to walk up to 18 minutes. If the distance is greater, there is no obligation.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 90

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