Rabbi Hayim Soloveichik told the story illustrating how a
person goes through their tefilot (prayers) swiftly. He said the congregation would only wait for
the rabbi to step back from God’s Presence before rushing on. Someone once complained, “Make it longer.” He answered, “I’ve already prolonged it.” –
Louis Jacobs
One should always strive to be close to God, contemplative
and spiritual but there are limits, boundaries with everything, even prayer. The
Talmud is clear that one must not over prolong prayers causing the congregation
to become anxious.
We always take others into consideration.
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