Laws of Passing in Front of Someone Praying
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Question
What are the laws regarding passing in front of someone praying the Amidah? (What is the law if the person is praying in a passageway, and what is considered a barrier to pass?)
Answer
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A.
Regarding praying in a passageway, some say it is permitted to pass.
If the person is praying in a passageway after the prayer has ended, one can rely on those who permit passing by the sides but not directly in front. See sources.
B.
A partition of ten tefachim allows sitting opposite the person praying, but does not permit passing in front of the person praying.
However, if the partition is higher than the head of the person praying, it is permitted to pass.
If the partition is made of glass, it does not help even if it is above his head.
Source
A. Passage, mentioned in Shut Hina Dachai: A person standing in a public passageway and praying, since he has no permission to stand, it is permitted to pass in front of him because he is obstructing the public, there and possible.
After the prayer is completed, the opinion of the A"R should be added that the prohibition is only directly in front of the person praying, not on the sides, and although the M"A disagrees, here one can rely on him.
B. K"H S"K 22