Personal Requests in the Amidah Prayer.
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Question
When is it appropriate to make personal requests in the Amidah prayer?
Answer
Urgent requests regarding something that has happened, such as having a sick person at home, and not about the future, and not on a regular basis, can be made at the end of each blessing related to that request, such as in the blessing of 'Refa'enu' for the sick, in 'Barech Aleinu' for sustenance. Requests should be made in singular form, not plural. Other requests can be made either in 'Shomea Tefillah' or in 'Elokai Netzor'. It is preferable to make requests in 'Elokai Netzor' for two reasons: 1. To avoid missing the response to Kaddish and Kedusha. 2. To avoid lengthening requests in 'Shomea Tefillah'.
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