Praying While Seated

Question

Hello Rabbi,

During the Amida we are obligated to stay while reciting it. I know there are some exceptions as praying on train/plane/boat.

My boss on work allowed me to pray (for which I’m very thankful), but sometimes there is the problem, that we don’t find a room where I can pray. And I don’t wanna stand alone in a room with others while praying.

Am I allowed in this case to stay at my place and recite the Amida seated?

Thank You Very Much

Kind Regards

[Name Withheld]

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Answers

  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    Please allow me to express my admiration for your boss for being so accomodating.

    Yes, you may pray sitting down in such circumstances. You should sit with your feet together, and bow while sitting, at all the regular places that one bows in the Amidah.

    Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team