How should one position one's hands during the Amidah?
Synopsis
Whether and how one should place one's hands during the Amidah. The Mechaber and Rambam require right hand over left, placed over the heart. Placing hands on hips is prohibited as haughty. Various authorities add nuances about custom and Kabbalistic practice.
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