Although we are required to say three daily prayers, we are permitted to add additional prayers during the day - but with certain conditions. What are these conditions?

Although we are required to say three daily prayers, we are permitted to add additional prayers during the day - but with certain conditions. What are these conditions?

Although we are required to say three daily prayers, we are permitted to add additional prayers during the day - but with certain conditions. What are these conditions?

Why was the Neilah prayer instituted? Is it recited only on Yom Kippur, or may we say it other days, as well?

Why was the Neilah prayer instituted? Is it recited only on Yom Kippur, or may we say it other days, as well?

Why was the Neilah prayer instituted? Is it recited only on Yom Kippur, or may we say it other days, as well?

What is the source of the idea of praying in the evening, morning, and afternoon? Why is there a nighttime prayer at all - and why does the Rambam bring two verses to justify it?

What is the source of the idea of praying in the evening, morning, and afternoon? Why is there a nighttime prayer at all - and why does the Rambam bring two verses to justify it?

What is the source of the idea of praying in the evening, morning, and afternoon? Why is there a nighttime prayer at all - and why does the Rambam bring two verses to justify it?

According to the Rambam, daily prayer is a Torah requirement, but formal prayer - with a set text and mandated at specific times of the day - is not. Why did Ezra decide to formalize the prayer service? What historical issue was he trying to address?