May one study Torah in lieu of chanting Shir Hashrim? Rabbi Israel Ya’akov Algazi (Hemdat Yamim) writes that it is […] Read More
Category: Tefilah
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 127:1) writes that when the Shliah Tzibur reaches Modim during the repetition of the Amida, the congregants […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 124:8), based on a discussion in the Gemara (Berachot 47a), says that “Amen” should not be […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 124:5), citing the Tur, says that one responds “Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo” (lit. “blessed is He […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 124:4) says that when the Shaliah Tzibur recites the repetition of the Amida, there should […] Read More
After the Amida of Shaharit ,Minha and Musaf are recited silently by the congregants, the Shaliah Tzibur repeats it aloud […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim, 119:1) says that if one wants to make a personal request in any of the […] Read More
May one ever make an interruption between Geula and Tefila? The Gemara (Berachot 42a) explains that there is great importance […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 112:2) rules that one may not insert liturgical poems (Piyutim) and the like into the prayer. […] Read More
When does one get credit for praying with a Minyan? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 109:1) says that if one enters […] Read More