Tefillah bSibur
Question
Hi.. I was curious if a person can "overmatch" his tefillah in public (by doing things he wouldn't do in front of people), is it mutar for him to daven in private lechatchilah sometimes?
Answer
Answered by Aaron AbadiIt is not very simple. The ideal prayer just requires basic understanding of the meaning of the words as you say them. Anything extra is usually overkill and a negative addition. However from a Kabalah standpoint there is much that can be added. The person must be on that level in order to gain any benefits from such a prayer. Otherwise, all the Malachim (angels) will die of laughter.... So in conclusion, pray with a Minyan (group of 10) wherever possible. AA