The additions to the Amidah during the 10 Days of Repentance are well known; in this shiur, the Rambam describes some alternative customs that are relatively familiar, yet also different from what most people do nowadays.

The additions to the Amidah during the 10 Days of Repentance are well known; in this shiur, the Rambam describes some alternative customs that are relatively familiar, yet also different from what most people do nowadays.

In Israel, one begins praying for rain on the 7th day of Cheshvan; in Babylonia, Egypt, and Syria, one begins on the 5th day of December. But the Rambam implies that there may be a third category of countries that, in theory, might have a different practice altogether.

In Israel, one begins praying for rain on the 7th day of Cheshvan; in Babylonia, Egypt, and Syria, one begins on the 5th day of December. But the Rambam implies that there may be a third category of countries that, in theory, might have a different practice altogether.

In Israel, one begins praying for rain on the 7th day of Cheshvan; in Babylonia, Egypt, and Syria, one begins on the 5th day of December. But the Rambam implies that there may be a third category of countries that, in theory, might have a different practice altogether.

What do we add to our normal Amidah on Chanukah, Purim, Tisha B'Av, and other fast days?

What do we add to our normal Amidah on Chanukah, Purim, Tisha B'Av, and other fast days?

What do we add to our normal Amidah on Chanukah, Purim, Tisha B'Av, and other fast days?

In this shiur, we continue listing the various additions and changes that are made to the standard Amidah on days such as Rosh Chodesh, Chol HaMoed, and Yom Tov that falls on Saturday night.

In this shiur, we continue listing the various additions and changes that are made to the standard Amidah on days such as Rosh Chodesh, Chol HaMoed, and Yom Tov that falls on Saturday night.