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Direction of Prayer

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What direction must one face when praying, based on one's location?

3 opinions across 2 eras

When one prays facing a direction other than toward Eretz Yisrael, how should the face be oriented?

4 opinions

Tzidud When Facing Wrong Dir…

Should Ashkenazi synagogues in Eastern Europe orient the ark precisely toward Eretz Yisrael (southeast) or due east?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Synagogue Orientation

When the congregation prays toward a direction (e.g., where the ark is placed) that is not due east, may an individual pray facing east instead?

2 opinions

Individual vs. Congregation

When one cannot determine the directions, how should one pray?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Unknown Direction

May one who is riding an animal or traveling pray while in motion rather than stopping to pray standing?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Traveling on Animal or Foot

When one is seated for the entire Amidah due to travel, must one stand for the bowing passages and take three steps back?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Bowing and Steps While Seate…

May a sick person pray while lying on their side?

4 opinions across 2 eras

May one pray seated when surrounded by non-Jews who may interrupt or cause financial loss?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Fear of Interruption

Is leaning on a pillar, a friend, or a lectern during the Amidah permitted?

3 opinions across 2 eras

If one was forced to pray seated, must they repeat the Amidah standing once able?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Repeat Prayer After Sitting

When traveling near an inn, should one pray on the road or in the inn, and what if the inn is idolatrous?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Praying Near an Inn with Non…