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This is how Rabbi Pinto solved the dilemma: behave normally

Should we prolong the prayer or should we shorten and pray like everyone else?

The head of the patriarchs in Morocco was asked about the issue and answered with the help of a short story.

Watch the words of Rabbi Josiah Pinto, from his lesson

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David Berger, in collaboration with Shuva Israel

Monday, 22 November 2021, 16:20 Updated: 16:32

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Rebbe Rabbi Josiah Pinto, head of the patriarchs in Morocco, was asked whether it is appropriate to extend the prayer in a way that is unusual for the general public or to be short and be like everyone else.

Rabbi Pinto replied that the right way is the normal way best. not extremely good or extremely evil - in the middle.

Rabbi Pinto blew him a story that happened with the Chatam Sofer, who came to him a scholar and asked: why are you extending prayer? After all, when you pray at length - I finished mask. replied Chatam Sofer: Write all He who prolongs prayer prolongs his days and years, even if I extend my prayer, I will also have time to finish tracts, because they will prolong my years.

Nevertheless, Rabbi Pinto continued to explain, Proficient in intentions - after all, it is appropriate for us to behave in the way of the norm and the middle.

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