Is there a difference in the halakha for mentioning rain between individuals praying alone and the congregation?
Synopsis
The same rules apply to both individuals and congregations; both require the prayer leader's announcement before mentioning rain.
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When does one begin saying 'Mashiv HaRuach U'Morid HaGeshem' (mentioning wind and rain) in the prayer cycle?
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Is it permitted for an individual to mention rain before the prayer leader (chazan) makes an announcement or begins saying it?
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If one said 'Mashiv HaRuach' (wind) in the hot season or failed to say it in the rainy season, must one return to correct it?
3 opinions
If one mentioned rain in the hot season (when it is not appropriate), what is the consequence and where must one return?
2 opinions
In the rainy season, if one did not mention rain, must one return?
1 opinions
Under what circumstances must one actually return to the beginning of the prayer (versus just to the blessing) when one forgot to mention rain?
2 opinions
If one intentionally (b'mezid) mentions rain at the wrong time, is the consequence different from inadvertent error (b'shogag)?
1 opinions
If one is uncertain in the hot season whether one mentioned rain, and uncertainty continues throughout a 30-day period, what is the presumption?
2 opinions
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