Before starting and after ending, the Shemone Esrei,
we take three steps back and then
do three steps forward.
The original Takanah was, at starting the Sh.E, only
to step forward (not backward).
At the end of the Sh.E. only to step backward
(not forward)
The Darkei Moshe( O.Ch. 95) quotes the Rokeach
“ It says three times Vayigash by Tefillah,
therefore you should step forward three steps.” (before starting
Sh.E.) (no mention of stepping back)
The Mishna Verura (95 sk 3)
quotes the Elya
Raba
that it is not necessary to step back
before stepping forward. However the M.V. adds in the name of the Magen Giborim ,
the Minhag Haolom*1 is to step back before stepping forward.*2
The M.V. (123 sk 8) writes,(at end of Sh.E. ) it
not necessary to step forward. Only according to R. Manoach in Bais Yosef *3 who holds you need six
steps, you do three backward
and three forward.*4
1* It is very likely that it is done
for practical reasons, so to end up in your original spot (place).
2* The Kitzur
S.A. writes to step back before saying Goal Yisroel and step forward after
saying Goal Yisroel.The
reason probably is, stepping back is not part of Tefilah –Hefsek
stepping forward is part of Tefilah
hence no Hefsek.
3* In Shulchan Aruch
there is no mention of the shitas R.Manoach
(only 3 steps)
4* see Bais
Yosef
numerous reasons for stepping backwards none apply for
stepping forward. (except R. Manoach- 6 steps)
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