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# It’s proper to stand still when saying Tefillat HaDerech, however, if one is unable to one may say it while walking. <Ref>In Gemara [[Brachot]] 30a Rav Sheshet says that one may say it walking while Rav Chisda says one should say it only standing. The Rif ([[Brachot]] 20b) rules that it’s preferable to follow Rav Chisda. This is also the ruling of Rosh 4:18, Tur, S”A 110:4 </ref> | # It’s proper to stand still when saying Tefillat HaDerech, however, if one is unable to one may say it while walking. <Ref>In Gemara [[Brachot]] 30a Rav Sheshet says that one may say it walking while Rav Chisda says one should say it only standing. The Rif ([[Brachot]] 20b) rules that it’s preferable to follow Rav Chisda. This is also the ruling of Rosh 4:18, Tur, S”A 110:4 </ref> | ||
# If one is on a bus or train (or public transportation) and one is able to stand to say Tefillat HaDerech one should do so, otherwise one may say it seated. <Ref> In Gemara [[Brachot]] 30a Rav Sheshet says that one may say it walking while Rav Chisda says one should say it only standing. The Rif ([[Brachot]] 20b) rules that it’s preferable to follow Rav Chisda. This is also the ruling of Rosh 4:18, Tur and S”A 110:4. Mishna Brurah 110:22 writes that if one if standing still will cause one not to be able to have concentration one may say it while walking or seated. Halacha Brurah 110:11, Ishei Yisrael 50:2, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 68:4. [[Tefillah]] KeHilchata 27:27 rule similarly. </ref> | # If one is on a bus or train (or public transportation) and one is able to stand to say Tefillat HaDerech one should do so, otherwise one may say it seated. <Ref> In Gemara [[Brachot]] 30a Rav Sheshet says that one may say it walking while Rav Chisda says one should say it only standing. The Rif ([[Brachot]] 20b) rules that it’s preferable to follow Rav Chisda. This is also the ruling of Rosh 4:18, Tur and S”A 110:4. Mishna Brurah 110:22 writes that if one if standing still will cause one not to be able to have concentration one may say it while walking or seated. Halacha Brurah 110:11, Ishei Yisrael 50:2, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 68:4. [[Tefillah]] KeHilchata 27:27 rule similarly. </ref> | ||
# It’s preferable to stop the car to make the Bracha, however, if it’s dangerous or it will disturb one’s concentration if one stops, one may say it while traveling. <Ref>S”A 110:4, Mishna Brurah 110:22, 23, Halacha Brurah 110:11 </ref> Some say that because of lack of safety in saying Tefillat HaDerech while driving and lack of kavana (proper intent) one may say it in the Shomeh [[Tefillah]] of the [[ | # It’s preferable to stop the car to make the Bracha, however, if it’s dangerous or it will disturb one’s concentration if one stops, one may say it while traveling. <Ref>S”A 110:4, Mishna Brurah 110:22, 23, Halacha Brurah 110:11 </ref> Some say that because of lack of safety in saying Tefillat HaDerech while driving and lack of kavana (proper intent) one may say it in the Shomeh [[Tefillah]] of the [[Shmoneh Esrei]] prior to leaving. <Ref>[[Tefillah]] KeHilchata (chap 27 note 80) in name of Rav Scheinberg says that if one will not be able to stop and one may can’t say it while driving because of safety and lack of kavana one should say it in the Shomeh [[Tefillah]] of the [[Shmoneh Esrei]] prior to leaving. </ref> | ||
# It’s preferable that each person say it themselves but the strict law permits one to say it and others to fulfill their obligation. <ref>Piskei Teshuvot 110:3 </ref> | # It’s preferable that each person say it themselves but the strict law permits one to say it and others to fulfill their obligation. <ref>Piskei Teshuvot 110:3 </ref> | ||
# Although the [[prayer]] should be recited in the plural, one nevertheless fulfills his obligation if he recites it in the singular. <ref> Mishna Brurah 110:18 </ref> | # Although the [[prayer]] should be recited in the plural, one nevertheless fulfills his obligation if he recites it in the singular. <ref> Mishna Brurah 110:18 </ref> | ||
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# One should try to have several people escort him during the beginning of his journey; the person who is escorting him must stay in place until the person is out of sight <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 68:6 </ref>. | # One should try to have several people escort him during the beginning of his journey; the person who is escorting him must stay in place until the person is out of sight <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 68:6 </ref>. | ||
# One should say each day some Tehillim with intent and humility. One should bring bread with him, even if he isn't going far. One should take an extra pair of [[tzitzit]]. One shouldn't eat too much when he is traveling. <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 68:6 </ref> | # One should say each day some Tehillim with intent and humility. One should bring bread with him, even if he isn't going far. One should take an extra pair of [[tzitzit]]. One shouldn't eat too much when he is traveling. <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 68:6 </ref> | ||
# There are Halachos related to saying a [[ | # There are Halachos related to saying a [[Shmoneh Esrei]] sitting. See [[Shemoneh_Esrei#Davening_sitting|Davening Sitting]]. | ||
==Questions and Answers== | ==Questions and Answers== | ||
