May one pray Havineinu (abbreviated prayer) during extenuating circumstances such as travel or distraction?
Synopsis
During times of hardship (travel, distraction, inability to concentrate), one may substitute Havineinu—a condensed prayer incorporating three opening blessings, one blessing summarizing the middle thirteen, and three closing blessings—for the full Shemoneh Esrei.
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