If one finds the congregation already praying Shacharit Amidah before one has recited the Shema and its blessings, should one pray with the congregation immediately or first recite Shema and its blessings?
Synopsis
All authorities agree that juxtaposing Redemption to Prayer (by first completing Shema and its blessings) takes precedence over praying with the congregation. However, this applies only to Shacharit; for Maariv the ruling is different.
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