Need to Pass Gas During Prayer
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Question
Hello,
A person comes to prayer on Shabbat and feels a recurring need to pass gas. How should he act? Should he try to hold it in (even though it happens several times during the prayer and it might not be healthy)? Should he try to leave? If he doesn't leave, should he understand that he must pray alone?
Answer
Hello
There is no medical or halachic issue with holding back from passing gas.
Of course, one should try to restrain oneself out of respect for the prayer.
If there is a way to prevent it, one should do so.
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