When the congregation prays Maariv early (before nightfall), should one pray with them or wait for nightfall?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits praying Shema and Shemoneh Esrei with a congregation that prays early, then repeating Shema alone at nightfall. The Rema and later authorities debate whether one should repeat Shemoneh Esrei at night.
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