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Repetition of Amidah

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Who is obligated to listen to the prayer leader's repetition of the Amidah in order to fulfill their obligation?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Who Can Fulfill

May a prayer leader who enters the synagogue during the congregation's silent prayer immediately lead the repetition without first praying silently?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Prayer Leader Entry Timing

Must the prayer leader wait for all congregation members who are still praying, including prominent individuals, before leading the repetition?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Waiting for Congregation

What must the congregation do during the prayer leader's repetition of the Amidah?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Silence and Concentration

What is the appropriate way to respond 'Amen' to blessings?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Proper Pronunciation and Tim…

What intention (kavana) should one have when responding Amen?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Intention and Meaning

Is it permitted to engage in idle conversation during the prayer leader's repetition of the Amidah?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Speech Prohibitions

What should one do if one forgot to say a required addition like 'Ya'aleh v'Yavo' and already completed the Amidah?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Forgotten Additions and Repe…

If one finishes their own Amidah before the prayer leader finishes their repetition, may one answer Amen to the prayer leader's blessings?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Amen During Own Prayer

Should one answer Amen after every blessing heard in any place?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Obligation to Answer

Should the one answering Amen raise their voice louder than the one making the blessing?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Must the blesser wait for those answering Amen if they are extending the response too long?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Prolonged Response and Waiting