May one ask someone if he can join the Davening in order so they have a Minyan?[1] Yes. [1] Peri Hasadeh 2/15; Hisorerus Teshuvah 4/4 Bookmark
Announcing the page in the Siddur during Davening
May one announce the page number for the congregants of the Minyan?[1] Yes. [1] Igros Moshe 1/22 Bookmark
Kaddish Derabanan after Baruch Sheamar
May Kaddish Derabanan of before Hodu be recited after Baruch Sheamar? Some Poskim[1] rule it may be recited, even if both the Minyan and the person reciting it is already after Baruch Sheamar. Other Poskim[2] however rule it may not be recited after the Minyan has reached Baruch Sheamar, even […]
Saying Kaddish in middle of Davening
May one say Kaddish Yasom in the midst of Davening: If one who generally says Kaddish is still in the midst of Davening [such as due to coming late, or due to Davening in length] and the congregation has reached the saying of Kaddish Yasom or Kaddish Derabanan, the question […]
May more than one person say Kaddish if there is exactly a Minyan or ten people present
May more than one person say Kaddish if there is exactly a Minyan or ten people present? It is permitted for many people to say Kaddish together even if there will not remain a Minyan to answer Amen. This allowance applies even if the entire Minyan is reciting Kaddish […]
Saying Kaddish aloud
When reciting Kaddish together with another person, must one recite Kaddish aloud for the congregation to hear? Some Poskim[1] rule it is not necessary for one to recite Kaddish out loud if another person is saying the Kaddish loudly. Other Poskim[2] however rule it is necessary for every person saying […]
Answering to two Kaddeishim
How is one to answer Amen to Kaddish if more than one person is saying a Kaddish and they are not saying it simultaneously?[1] If they do not conclude the blessing simultaneously, and there is an interval of Kdei Dibbur between the two conclusions of the blessing, then one is […]
Answering to one who is Chazan without permission
Answering Amen for one who did not receive permission to be Chazan or say Kaddish:[1] One may not lead the prayers as Chazan against the will of the congregation. This applies even if he is a Chiyuv, such as an Avel.[2] Whoever Davenes as Chazan without permission and takes the […]
How to answer Amen, Kaddish, Kedusha
How to answer Amen:[1] Answering Amen to a blessing contains a number of laws and restrictions. The proper answering of Amen is so severe that Ben Azaiy states in the Talmud that on one’s form of answer is dependent the longevity of his life.[2] These laws apply towards Amen […]
Answering Amen, Kaddish, Kedusha through a mircrophone
May one answer Amen, Kaddish or Kedusha through a microphone? Kaddish and Kedusha: One may answer Amen to Kaddish and answer Kedusha even if he does not hear the natural voice of the Chazan and only hears it through a microphone system.[1] Nevertheless, there must be at least a Minyan […]
