Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Leaving davening before it ends

Hi,

One may not leave a shul before Aleinu is recited at the end of davening, even if he has personally finished, unless there is a particular need.

(Rivivot Ephraim 1:43:1)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

2 comments:

  1. Why? What is the basis of this halacha? If there are more than 10 people remaining and I have concluded my prayers, why can I not leave?

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  2. Anonymous-
    I'd suggest looking at the responsum (available on hebrewbooks.org), but his main sources are the Levush Orach Chaim 55 and Mishneh Berurah 55:14.

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