What must the congregation do during the prayer leader's repetition of the Amidah?
Synopsis
The congregation must be silent, concentrate on the prayer leader's blessings, and respond Amen. If fewer than nine people are concentrating, the blessings are nearly in vain.
More in Repetition of Amidah
Who is obligated to listen to the prayer leader's repetition of the Amidah in order to fulfill their obligation?
4 opinions
May a prayer leader who enters the synagogue during the congregation's silent prayer immediately lead the repetition without first praying silently?
3 opinions
Must the prayer leader wait for all congregation members who are still praying, including prominent individuals, before leading the repetition?
4 opinions
What is the appropriate way to respond 'Amen' to blessings?
4 opinions
What intention (kavana) should one have when responding Amen?
4 opinions
Is it permitted to engage in idle conversation during the prayer leader's repetition of the Amidah?
3 opinions
What should one do if one forgot to say a required addition like 'Ya'aleh v'Yavo' and already completed the Amidah?
3 opinions
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
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Bodily Needs During Prayer
If one urgently needs to pass gas during prayer and cannot hold back, must one walk backward four cubits before doing so?
Bodily Needs During Prayer
Is it permitted to pass gas at all during prayer, or must one hold back even at the cost of discomfort?
Bodily Needs During Prayer
Must one walk specifically backward (not sideways or forward) when retreating four cubits to pass gas during prayer?
Bodily Needs During Prayer
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