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Kavvanah in Prayer

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Must one have kavvanah (intention/concentration) during the Amidah, and which blessings require it?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Kavvanah Requirements

If one failed to concentrate during the Avot blessing, must one repeat the Amidah?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Repeating for Lack of Kavvanah

Must one articulate the words of prayer with one's lips, or can one pray silently in one's heart?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Articulation Requirements

What is the proper voice level for reciting the Amidah — should one hear one's own voice?

4 opinions across 2 eras

May one raise one's voice during the Amidah if one cannot concentrate while whispering?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Raising Voice for Kavvanah

On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, may one pray the Amidah aloud even in a congregation?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Voice on High Holy Days

May one pray the Amidah in a language other than Hebrew?

8 opinions across 2 eras

Language of Prayer

May an individual pray in Aramaic?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Aramaic Language

May one pray for a sick person in a language other than Hebrew when at the sick person's bedside versus when not present?

1 opinions

Language at a Sick Person's …

Should one raise one's voice during Pesukei d'Zimra (the introductory psalms)?

1 opinions