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==The Proper Procedure for Kedusha==
==The Proper Procedure for Kedusha==
# When the Hazzan reaches Kedusha during the [[Chazarat HaShatz]], the congregation should take three steps forward, thereby returning to the place where they prayed their silent [[Shemoneh Esrei]]. They should place their feet together side by side. <ref> S"S 123:2 and 125:2; Ben Ish Hai, Teruma, 4; Kaf Hachaim 125:3 </ref>
# When the Hazzan reaches Kedusha during the [[Chazarat HaShatz]], the congregation should take three steps forward, thereby returning to the place where they prayed their silent [[Shemoneh Esrei]]. They should place their feet together side by side. <ref> S"S 123:2 and 125:2; Ben Ish Hai, Teruma, 4; Kaf Hachaim 125:3 </ref>
# When the congregation reaches "VeKara Zeh El Zeh VeAmar" some people have the practice to turn to the right and then to the left.<ref>[http://www.halachayomit.co.il/Print.asp?HalachaID=1225 HalachaYomit.co.il] records that Rav Ovadia Yosef's practice at the end of his life was to turn to the right and then to the left during "VeKara Zeh El Zeh VeAmar".</ref>
# The Hazzan and the congregation recite the Kedisha in unison. However, the Hazzan recites the entire Kedusha aloud while the congregation only recites some of it aloud. <ref> Ben Ish Hai, Teruma, 4; Kaf Hachaim 125:2 </ref> Nevertheless, it id the Moroccan custom for the congregation to recite the entire kedusha aloud with the hazzan. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, Volume 1, Page 115 </ref>
# The Hazzan and the congregation recite the Kedisha in unison. However, the Hazzan recites the entire Kedusha aloud while the congregation only recites some of it aloud. <ref> Ben Ish Hai, Teruma, 4; Kaf Hachaim 125:2 </ref> Nevertheless, it id the Moroccan custom for the congregation to recite the entire kedusha aloud with the hazzan. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, Volume 1, Page 115 </ref>
# At the words "kadosh, kadosh, kadosh" the congregation should lift their heels and body slightly. Some have the custom to lift their heels and body higher at the second "kadosh" than at the first and higher at the third. <ref> Ben Ish Hai, Teruma, 6; Kaf Hachaim 125:10 </ref>
# At the words "kadosh, kadosh, kadosh" the congregation should lift their heels and body slightly. Some have the custom to lift their heels and body higher at the second "kadosh" than at the first and higher at the third. <ref> Ben Ish Hai, Teruma, 6; Kaf Hachaim 125:10 </ref>
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# The members of the congregation should stand with their feet together until after they answer "[[Amen]]" to the Hazzan's blessing of "HaKel HaKadosh." <ref> Ben Ish Hai, Teruma, 5; Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, Volume 1, Page 115 </ref>
# The members of the congregation should stand with their feet together until after they answer "[[Amen]]" to the Hazzan's blessing of "HaKel HaKadosh." <ref> Ben Ish Hai, Teruma, 5; Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, Volume 1, Page 115 </ref>
# It is forbidden for the members of the congregation to talk during kedusha. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, Volume 1, Page 115 </ref>
# It is forbidden for the members of the congregation to talk during kedusha. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, Volume 1, Page 115 </ref>
==If one is saying the [[Shemoneh Esrei]] during Kedusha==
==If one is saying the [[Shemoneh Esrei]] during Kedusha==
# If one is saying the [[Shemoneh Esrei]] and the shaliach tzibur begins kedusha one should not say kedusha. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, Volume 1, Page 98 </ref>
# If one is saying the [[Shemoneh Esrei]] and the shaliach tzibur begins kedusha one should not say kedusha. <ref> Kitzur S"A of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, Volume 1, Page 98 </ref>