Place for Adding Personal Requests in Prayer
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Question
In the Amidah prayer, where should personal requests be made? In Sh'ma Koleinu or before the second Yih'yu L'ratzon?
Answer
Hello Rabbi
According to Halacha, it is permissible to add requests in each blessing according to the theme of the blessing. For example, a request for healing in the blessing of Refaeinu, and a request for wisdom in the blessing of Chonen HaDa'at. And in the blessing of Sh'ma Koleinu, it is permissible to add all types of requests.
However, it is better to add personal requests at the end of the prayer after Yih'yu L'ratzon. This way, if one hears Kedusha or Kaddish, they can respond.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 119, Sif 1.
Mishna Berura, Siman 122, Sif Katan 8