Prayer · Orach Chaim 129

Birkat Kohanim Restrictions

8 questions · 23 opinions

During which prayer services is Birkat Kohanim (Duchanin) performed?

4 opinions across 2 eras

When Performed

Is Birkat Kohanim performed at Mincha on a public fast day that has Neilah?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Mincha with Neilah

Is Birkat Kohanim performed at Mincha on a public fast day that does NOT have Neilah?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Mincha without Neilah

If a Kohen transgressed and went up to the duchan at Mincha on Yom Kippur, does he perform Birkat Kohanim?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Mincha B'dieved

Is 'Elokeinu v'Elokei Avoteinu' (the substitute Birkat Kohanim blessing) recited at Mincha on Yom Kippur?

5 opinions across 3 eras

Substitute Blessing at Mincha

Is 'Elokeinu v'Elokei Avoteinu' recited at Mincha on a day when people fasted only until halachic midday (half-day fast)?

4 opinions across 3 eras

Half-Day Fast

Why is Birkat Kohanim NOT performed at Musaf before a Kohen has eaten, while it IS prohibited at Mincha due to intoxication concerns?

1 opinions

Intoxication Concern

On which fast days is the Neilah prayer recited (relevant to determining when Birkat Kohanim is performed at Mincha)?

1 opinions

Which Fast Days Include Neilah