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Errors in Shemoneh Esrei

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May one interrupt Shemoneh Esrei to respond to a Jewish king's greeting?

1 opinions

Royalty and Social Status

May one interrupt prayer for a non-Jewish king or ruler?

2 opinions

Non-Jewish Rulers

May one interrupt prayer to avoid being struck by an animal or wagon on the road?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Animals and Vehicles

May one interrupt prayer if a snake is coiled around one's heel?

3 opinions across 3 eras

Snakes and Scorpions

May one interrupt prayer if an ox approaches?

2 opinions across 2 eras

If one was interrupted during prayer, must one return to the beginning or only to where one left off?

6 opinions across 3 eras

Returning After Interruption

How is the measure of 'long enough to complete the entire prayer' calculated?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Time Measurements

If one spoke during prayer, what is the law regarding returning?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Remedial Actions

May one interrupt prayer to respond to Kaddish, Kedusha, or Barchu?

4 opinions across 3 eras

Congregational Responses

May one interrupt Amidah if called to the Torah?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Congregational Honors

May one respond to Kaddish, Kedusha, or Barchu after the eighteen blessings are completed?

2 opinions

Permitted Times

May a person standing in prayer gesture or hint non-verbally to others?

2 opinions

Non-Verbal Communication

May one leave one's place during the Amidah for a necessary reason?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Leaving Place During Prayer