Passing in front of a praying person - for the sake of a mitzvah
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Question
Hello Rabbi, Reuven is sitting in the front rows of the synagogue during the Shabbat morning Amidah prayer. Reuven finished his prayer but did not step back or say "Oseh Shalom Bimromav" because he noticed that the worshippers behind him had not yet finished. Meanwhile, the chazzan's repetition continued without any change in the situation. When the chazzan reached the end of the repetition and the recitation of Kaddish, one of the gabbais suggested to Reuven to approach for the opening and taking out of the Torah scroll. Reuven looked back and noticed that the worshippers behind him still had not finished. How should Reuven act?
Answer
Hello Rabbi
For the sake of a mitzvah, it is permissible to pass by the sides in front of a praying person, but not directly in front of them.
Source
Shulchan Aruch and Mishnah Berurah, Siman 102