Time for Personal Requests in Prayer

Text of the Shemoneh Esreh

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Question

Hello, Regarding personal requests in the Amidah prayer — when can they be said? After "Yihyu LeRatzon" or before?

Answer

Hello,

It is permissible to make personal requests even before "Yihyu LeRatzon."

It is good to say "Yihyu LeRatzon" before the requests.

Source

Mishnah Berurah, Siman 119, S"K 12
After prayer, even before "Yihyu LeRatzon," it is permissible to extend in all manners.

Mishnah Berurah, Siman 122, S"K 3
It is good to say "Yihyu LeRatzon" before and after the supplications

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