Why is Birkat Kohanim NOT performed at Musaf before a Kohen has eaten, while it IS prohibited at Mincha due to intoxication concerns?
Synopsis
The Mishnah Berurah explains that the intoxication concern is absent at Mussaf because halacha prohibits eating a fixed meal before Mussaf, allowing only a taste; therefore intoxication is not a realistic concern at Mussaf.
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During which prayer services is Birkat Kohanim (Duchanin) performed?
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Is Birkat Kohanim performed at Mincha on a public fast day that has Neilah?
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Is Birkat Kohanim performed at Mincha on a public fast day that does NOT have Neilah?
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If a Kohen transgressed and went up to the duchan at Mincha on Yom Kippur, does he perform Birkat Kohanim?
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Is 'Elokeinu v'Elokei Avoteinu' (the substitute Birkat Kohanim blessing) recited at Mincha on Yom Kippur?
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Is 'Elokeinu v'Elokei Avoteinu' recited at Mincha on a day when people fasted only until halachic midday (half-day fast)?
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On which fast days is the Neilah prayer recited (relevant to determining when Birkat Kohanim is performed at Mincha)?
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Does the requirement to complete the Amidah before Kaddish apply only in Ma'ariv (where there is no Kedushah), or also in Shacharit and Minchah?
Individual Additions to Prayer
At Mussaf and Mincha (where Shema does not precede the Amidah), may one recite other verses before the Amidah?
Shaliach Tzibbur — Prayer Leader
May an individual (not a chazan) recite Birkat Kohanim (the Priestly Blessing) during the Amidah?
Extended Kedushah Practices
When there are no Kohanim to perform Birkat Kohanim, what blessing should the prayer leader recite as a substitute?
Lifting the Torah (Hagbah)
Should the congregation answer 'Amen' or 'May it be Your will' after the prayer leader's substitute Birkat Kohanim?
Lifting the Torah (Hagbah)
Should the prayer leader recite the substitute Birkat Kohanim formula even when Kohanim are present but not lifting their hands?
Lifting the Torah (Hagbah)
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