May an individual pray in Aramaic?
Synopsis
The third opinion in the Mechaber excludes Aramaic for individual prayer even though other languages are permitted. The Mishnah Berurah clarifies that in a congregation, even Aramaic is permitted, which justifies reciting Yekum Purkan and Brich Shmei in the synagogue.
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