The Merit of a Large Gathering for the Megillah Reading
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Question
Yeshiva students who lack the patience to listen to the Megillah reading in the yeshiva because it takes a long time organize a small and quick minyan. Is this a valid reason to do so, even if they miss out on the merit of a large gathering?
Answer
Certainly, it is a mitzvah to listen in a large gathering and to fulfill the mitzvah in a perfect manner, but for students who find it really difficult after the fast and feel weak or find it very hard when the Megillah reading is prolonged, leniency can be applied.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 687, "In a multitude of people is the King's glory"
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