Prayer · Orach Chaim 107

Rain Prayers

8 questions · 31 opinions

If one is in doubt whether one prayed the obligatory prayer, may one return and pray again?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Doubt Regarding Performance

What constitutes an 'innovation' (chidush) in a blessing when praying a voluntary prayer?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Innovation Requirements

If one begins to pray thinking one has not yet prayed, but then remembers during the prayer that one already prayed, must one stop immediately?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Cessation When Remembering P…

May a congregation (tzibur) pray an additional voluntary prayer?

4 opinions across 3 eras

Voluntary Prayer by Community

What character traits and spiritual preparedness does one need to have in order to validly pray a voluntary prayer?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Requirements for Valid Perfo…

May one pray Musaf (the additional prayer) as a voluntary prayer?

3 opinions across 2 eras

If one prayed a second time intending it to be voluntary due to doubt, but then one's intention or conditions change mid-prayer, may one continue praying?

3 opinions

Change of Intent During Prayer

May one pray a voluntary prayer on Shabbat or a Yom Tov (holiday)?

3 opinions across 3 eras

Sabbath and Holiday Restrict…