Does the congregation recite the Mussaf Amidah of Rosh HaShanah silently with nine blessings or seven?
Synopsis
A dispute among Geonim whether the congregation prays Mussaf with the full nine blessings (Malchuyot, Zichronot, Shofarot embedded) or a shortened seven-blessing version; the Shulchan Aruch rules for nine.
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Do Sephardim recite the Mussaf sacrifice verses (Yom Teruah/Korbanot) in the Rosh HaShanah Mussaf Amidah?
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How many verses are required for each of the three special sections (Malchuyot, Zichronot, Shofarot) in the Mussaf Amidah?
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If one recited 'KeKatuv bToratecha' (the formula referencing the written Torah) instead of actual verses for Malchuyot, Zichronot, or Shofarot — has one fulfilled the obligation?
2 opinions
May verses referencing divine punishment of Israel be recited in the Malchuyot, Zichronot, or Shofarot sections?
1 opinions
Should one say 'l'zero Yaakov' or 'l'zaro shel Yaakov' in the Akeidah passage of the Mussaf Amidah?
2 opinions
May an individual pray Mussaf during the first three hours of the day on Rosh HaShanah?
3 opinions
Must the Rosh HaShanah Mussaf prayer be recited even on the second day of Rosh HaShanah?
2 opinions
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Kavvanah in Prayer
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Bodily Needs During Prayer
Does reciting Ashrei between Shacharit and Mussaf satisfy the waiting requirement between consecutive Amidah prayers?
Waiting Between Prayer and Eating
If a person enters the synagogue and finds the congregation already praying the Amidah, may they begin their own Amidah?
Individual Additions to Prayer
When one begins the Amidah together with the chazzan, should one aim to recite Shome'a Tefillah and Modim simultaneously with the chazzan?
Individual Additions to Prayer
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