Hilchos Shaliach Tzibbur

Which are included in the purpose of a Shaliach Tzibbur?

• He enables those who cannot Daven on their own to fulfill their obligation.

• He lets everyone know where the congregation is up to.

• He determines the Nusach.

• He represents the congregation.

• He sets the pace of the Davening.

Which are requirements for a Shaliach Tzibbur?

• He needs to believe in all the basics of Yiddishkeit.

• He needs to have a nice voice.

• He needs to be able to Daven without making mistakes.

• He needs to have the permission of the congregation to be the Shaliach Tzibbur.

• He needs to be dressed properly.

What are preferences in a Shaliach Tzibbur?

• He should be liked by the people.

• He should Daven quickly.

• He should Daven at a proper and slow pace.

• He should be married.

• If he shows such enthusiasm for the Mitzvah that he runs to grab it, even if others do not want him to be the Shaliach Tzibbur.

Should one grab the opportunity to be the Shaliach Tzibbur if it will cause arguments, if he has a Yartzeit? Why or why not?

• Yes

• No

• It is more important to have שלום

• It is more important to honor the memory of a loved one.

Why should one not be so quick to accept being the Shaliach Tzibbur?

• One should be slow to do Mitzvos.

• One should show humility.

• One should be aware that he may not Daven as well when he is the Shaliach Tzibbur.

• It is better to answer Amein than to be the one saying the Brachos.

What are the scenarios that if asked to be the Shaliach Tzibbur, one should not refuse?

• If it is on Shabbos.

• If one is asked by a great person.

• If one has a nice voice.

• If there is a need to change the Shaliach Tzibbur during Davening.

• If there is no one who will Daven as nicely as you.

When does everyone agree a Shaliach Tzibbur needs to wear a Talis?

• Shacharis

• Mincha

• Mariv

• Selichos

When do some congregations have a custom for a Shaliach Tzibbur to wear a Talis?

• Shacharis

• Mincha

• Mariv

• Selichos

What conditions need to be met, in order for the Shaliach Tzibbur to be able to make a Bracha on the Talis he is using?

• The Talis is owned by the Shaliach Tzibbur.

• The Talis is Kosher.

• The Talis is nice looking.

• The Talis is put on during the daytime.

Can you make a Bracha on the Talis that you borrow?

• If for Davening, yes.

• If for Davening, no.

• If for being the Shaliach Tzibbur, yes.

• If for being the Shaliach Tzibbur, no.

• If for a Kohen doing Birchas Kohanim, yes.