According to the Rambam's method, if one started praying simultaneously with the chazzan and cannot finish before Shome'a Tefillah, should one continue word-for-word with the chazzan to the end?
Synopsis
The Rambam prescribes that if one began with the chazzan and cannot finish before Shome'a Tefillah, one should continue word-for-word through the end of the Amidah. This is presented as a l'chatchilah option.
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