Q&A: The Will of the Congregation — What Is It?
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The Will of the Congregation — What Is It?
Question
On Sunday we prayed at a relatively slow pace; on Monday, relatively fast.
Some were happy with the faster pace, some with the slower one. It’s just that those who prefer slower are louder.
The minyan is a street minyan.
As the gabbai, what do you recommend for Yom Kippur?
Which prayer leaders should be appointed?
Answer
I have no recommendation other than taking the middle road.
It seems to me that in principle, one who wants to prolong things has the weaker claim.