What wording should be used for Shemini Atzeret in the Amidah — should the word 'chag' (festival) be included?
Synopsis
The Mechaber writes 'yom shemini chag ha'atzeret hazeh' (including 'chag'). The Rema says the Ashkenazi custom omits 'chag' since Shemini Atzeret is never called 'chag' in the Torah. The Rosh Shel Levi and Taz propose an alternative: 'shemini atzeret chag hazeh.' Multiple acharonim side with the Mechaber that 'chag' is appropriate.
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