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Yawning During Prayer

Question

Hello, How should a person act if they feel the need to yawn during the Amidah prayer?

Answer

Hello 

One should strive not to yawn. If it is necessary to yawn, one should cover their mouth with their hand during the yawn. 

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Prayer, Siman 97, Seif 1
And do not yawn; if one must yawn out of compulsion, place a hand on the mouth so that its opening is not visible.

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