May one pray before the congregation begins when standing together with them?
Synopsis
The Mechaber forbids advancing one's Amidah before the congregation when standing with them, except when the prayer time is passing. The Rema adds that even when time is not pressing, one should not separate from the congregation even to learn Torah.
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