Prayer · Orach Chaim 233

Minchah

5 questions · 23 opinions

From what time does Minchah Gedolah (early Minchah) begin, and does one who prays from 6.5 halakhic hours onward fulfill his obligation?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Earliest Valid Time

Until when may Minchah be recited — until nightfall (tzet hakochavim) or only until sunset (shekiat hachamah)?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Latest Valid Time

Must a person be consistent in following either R' Yehudah (Minchah ends at plag, Arvit begins from plag) or the Rabbis (Minchah until night, Arvit only after nightfall) — or may he switch between the two positions?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Consistency Between Minchah …

How are halakhic hours (sha'ot zemaniyot) for Minchah calculated — from dawn to nightfall, or from sunrise to sunset?

4 opinions

Calculation of Sha'ot Zemani…

Must one wash hands (netilat yadayim) before Minchah and Arvit, and is a blessing recited?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Before Minchah and Arvit