Is it preferable to pray Mussaf on time or with a minyan
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Question
In our settlement, there is a late minyan for Mussaf prayer. There are activities between the Torah reading and Mussaf, and often it ends up being a bit after the time listed in the calendar as the end time for Mussaf ideally. The question is: is it preferable to pray Mussaf alone on time, or to wait for the minyan and pray with them?
Answer
It is preferable to pray alone on time.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 286, Seif 1) Mishnah Berurah (subsection 3).
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