Prayer in Public - Various Questions
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Question
At our workplace, we are usually exactly 10 people for Mincha, and I recite the Amidah slowly. If I do it quickly, it's hard for me to concentrate, and it turns out that everyone waits for me, which is uncomfortable. Can I tell the chazzan that 8 respondents are enough? Also, we include those who desecrate Shabbat. Is it correct to pray there? On one hand, it's a matter of dispute, but on the other hand, it's a great merit for many people who thus hear Kedusha, Kaddish, perform prayer, etc.?
Answer
Peace and blessings
A. You can tell the chazzan that 8 respondents are sufficient.
B. It is permissible to include them in the minyan.