Needing the Bathroom During Torah Reading
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Question
How should one act if they need to use the bathroom during the Torah reading?
Answer
If it does not constitute 'do not defile yourselves' [when feeling a strong need], one may listen until the maftir.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 92, Biur Halacha, s.v. 'kore kedarko'.
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