Collecting Charity During Prayer
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Question
Hello, a poor person who walks around the synagogue during Pesukei Dezimra and the Shema and its blessings, is it permissible to give him charity then?
Answer
Hello and blessings,
If it disturbs your concentration in prayer, do not give, but if it does not disturb your concentration in prayer, you may give. However, during the first part of the Shema, do not give in any case.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 38, Seif 8 and Biur Halacha there, and in Siman 63, Seif 6.
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