Prayer · Orach Chaim 232

Times for Minchah

6 questions · 23 opinions

When time is pressing at Mincha, how should the congregation pray — each silently with the chazan then repeating aloud, or the chazan aloud simultaneously with the congregation?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Chazan's Repetition When Tim…

Is it forbidden to begin a haircut, bathhouse, tannery, court case, or meal close to Mincha Gedolah (from midday)?

7 opinions across 3 eras

Forbidden Activities Before …

If one already began one of the forbidden activities (haircut, bathhouse, meal, court case, etc.) before Mincha, must one stop?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Interrupting Activities Alre…

What marks the 'beginning' of each forbidden activity for the purpose of the rule that once begun one need not stop?

2 opinions

Definition of 'Beginning' fo…

What constitutes a 'small meal' versus a 'large meal' for purposes of the Mincha prohibition?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Definition of Small vs. Larg…

Is tasting (eating fruits or a small piece of bread the size of an egg without establishing a formal meal) permitted close to Mincha?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Permitted Snacking Before Pr…