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title: Siman 77 – Urine
description: אChelek 1 1. It is forbidden min haTorah to read Krias Shema opposite a stream of urine or next to urine that smells. But if it is collected in a puddle or in a vessel and does not smell, it…
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updated: "2023-01-18"
category: Laws of Krias Shema
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# Siman 77 – Urine

אChelek 1

1. It is forbidden min haTorah to read Krias Shema opposite a stream of urine or next to urine that smells. But if it is collected in a puddle or in a vessel and does not smell, it is forbidden mid’rabbonan. The rabbonon said that a revi’is of water can nullify the urine whether placed before or after the collection of urine. (ShA  - MB )
2. If the urine is putrid, then only enough water to remove the smell will work to nullify it. (MB )
3. If the vessel is designated for urine, even if there is no urine in it you may not read Krias Shema next to it - water will not help. (ShA  - MB )

## Key

**ShA**
 : Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
 : Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
 : Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
 : Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
 : Beur Halacha

**BaH**
 : Baer Haytayv

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