When exactly does the four-amot waiting period begin — at the conclusion of the Amidah text or after pesi'ot acharonot (taking three steps back and reciting oseh shalom)?
Synopsis
A technical question about when the waiting interval begins: at the conclusion of the Amidah's final blessing, or only after performing the formal concluding steps.
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How long must one wait between two consecutive Amidah prayers?
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