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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