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Quorum and Torah Aliyot Eligibility
These sources address the halakhic requirements for a minyan (prayer quorum) of ten and whether individuals who have already fulfilled their obligation to pray may be counted toward the quorum or receive an aliyah (Torah honor). The sources discuss practical scenarios when members of the congregation depart during prayer or Torah reading.
אם התחילו בי׳ ויצאו מקצתן גומרין
Standing Posture During Shemoneh Esrei
Sources discuss the proper physical posture and inner spiritual orientation for standing during the Amidah prayer, including the alignment of feet, positioning of hands, direction of gaze, and the attitude of awe and reverence that should accompany this central prayer.
צָרִיךְ לְכַוֵּן אֶת רַגְלָיו זוֹ בְּצַד זוֹ