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Exemption from a Mitzvah Due to Human Dignity

Question

A mitzvah that one is obligated to perform, but if performing it would lead to disgrace, is one exempt due to human dignity?

Answer

Obligated

Source

See Kiddushin 70 and Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 250 and in Shaarei Teshuva there

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