May one pray the Amidah in a language other than Hebrew?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that a congregation may pray in any language, but an individual should only pray in Hebrew. A second opinion permits an individual to recite the fixed liturgy in any language. A third opinion permits any language except Aramaic for an individual.
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Must one have kavvanah (intention/concentration) during the Amidah, and which blessings require it?
3 opinions
If one failed to concentrate during the Avot blessing, must one repeat the Amidah?
6 opinions
Must one articulate the words of prayer with one's lips, or can one pray silently in one's heart?
3 opinions
What is the proper voice level for reciting the Amidah — should one hear one's own voice?
4 opinions
May one raise one's voice during the Amidah if one cannot concentrate while whispering?
6 opinions
On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, may one pray the Amidah aloud even in a congregation?
6 opinions
May an individual pray in Aramaic?
3 opinions
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
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May one recite other verses or passages between Ga-al Yisrael and the Amidah besides 'Hashem Sefatai'?
Shaliach Tzibbur — Prayer Leader
At Mussaf and Mincha (where Shema does not precede the Amidah), may one recite other verses before the Amidah?
Shaliach Tzibbur — Prayer Leader
Why does the Amidah use the term 'Avinu' (Our Father) specifically in the blessings of 'Hashivenu' (repentance) and 'Selach Lanu' (forgiveness) but not in the other middle blessings?
Holiday and Fast Additions to Prayer
May a congregation add plural-language prayers within the middle blessings of the Amidah?
Errors in Shabbat Amidah
Is it permitted to announce Rosh Chodesh (or other needs of the Amidah) between Kaddish and the Maariv Amidah?
Shema at Night
If one mistakenly said one Shabbat Amidah in place of another (e.g., Shacharit instead of Minchah), must he repeat?
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