Reciting Tachanun during the recitation of 'Aleinu Leshabeach'
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Question
Sometimes I finish the Amidah late, and the congregation is already reciting 'Aleinu Leshabeach'. I am unsure whether it is better to say 'Aleinu' with the congregation or to immediately say Tachanun.
Answer
Shalom Rav
Immediately say Tachanun to connect it to the prayer, and bow while seated.
Source
On one hand, the halacha is that a person in the synagogue when the congregation says 'Aleinu Leshabeach' should say it with them, so as not to appear as separating from them. On the other hand, the main recitation of Tachanun should be immediately after the prayer. According to the halacha, since the congregation sees that he is engaged in reciting Tachanun, there is no concern about not saying 'Aleinu' with them, and for this reason, he is also allowed to sit during the recitation.