May an individual pray Mussaf during the first three hours of the day on Rosh HaShanah?
Synopsis
On Rosh HaShanah, there is a special concern that one who prays alone during the first three hours — when the divine attribute of justice is strongest — may be judged harshly; there is a rabbinic restriction against praying Mussaf individually then.
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Does the congregation recite the Mussaf Amidah of Rosh HaShanah silently with nine blessings or seven?
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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?
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May verses referencing divine punishment of Israel be recited in the Malchuyot, Zichronot, or Shofarot sections?
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Should one say 'l'zero Yaakov' or 'l'zaro shel Yaakov' in the Akeidah passage of the Mussaf Amidah?
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Must the Rosh HaShanah Mussaf prayer be recited even on the second day of Rosh HaShanah?
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