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title: Siman 191 – Activities during bentching
description: בChelek 2 1. It is forbidden to do (even light) activities while bentching, praying, blessing or performing any mitzva. (ShA – MB – BeH “ossur”) 1. Do not think into any divray Torah while bentching – all of this shows…
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# Siman 191 – Activities during bentching

בChelek 2

1. It is forbidden to do (even light) activities while bentching, praying, blessing or performing any mitzva. (ShA  – MB  – BeH “ossur”)

1. Do not think into any divray Torah while bentching – all of this shows a casual attitude towards mitzvos. (MB )

## Key

**ShA**
 : Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
 : Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
 : Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
 : Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
 : Beur Halacha

**BaH**
 : Baer Haytayv

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