May one raise one's voice during the Amidah if one cannot concentrate while whispering?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits raising one's voice when praying privately if one cannot concentrate in a whisper, but forbids it in a congregation. The Rema adds that at home one may pray aloud to teach household members. The Taz and Biur Halacha provide nuance on the limits.
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