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Question

It is ok for people to sit, in shul with their backs to the Aron kodosh. Can you point me to a source? Also, is it ok to bring out the food for a kiddush before davening is done?Again, is there a source anywhere that says aye or nay? Thanks

Answer

Answered by Chaim Yisrael Abadi

1. No problem - Yechave Daat from Rav Ovadya Yosef Chelek 3 Siman 19 2. After Kaddish Shalem after Chazaras Hashatz CYA