Joining a Minyan from the Women's Gallery
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Question
Is it possible to pray in the women's gallery, which is ten handbreadths high, and join the congregation?
Answer
It is preferable to go down, but if there are ten people in the women's gallery, it is considered a prayer with the congregation, even if the chazan is not with them.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 55, Se'if Katan 52
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