May one take a short nap outside the Sukkah?
No, this is forbidden. Although a person may eat a snack outside the Sukkah, he may not sleep even for a few moments outside the Sukkah. The reason is that sometimes even a short nap is satisfying and beneficial to a person and is equivalent to a proper sleep. Although initially it may have been forbidden for one to doze outside the Sukkah, nevertheless he needn’t be awakened by others since he is now exempt and it is a distress to be awakened and moved. 15. Is the blessing “laishev b’Sukah” always recited when eating in the Sukkah? No. It is usually recited only when eating a piece of bread larger than 100cc. If one is eating other grain foods as a meal, he should recite the blessing. In such a case, it is preferable to remain a while in the Sukkah and not leave immediately after eating, so that the blessing can also apply to the continued sitting in the Sukkah. 16. Is the blessing recited when sleeping or when just sitting in the Sukkah? According to the widely accepted custom, the b
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