The responsibility for respect and quiet during davening also falls heavily on the shul leadership. Long MiShebairachs will lead to schmoozing that will carry on after the MiShebairach ends. Our shul has eliminated them and replaced them with pledge cards. Decorum has improved. If the overall Shabbos service approaches 3 hours, the temptation to talk during the repetition of Mussaf becomes overwhelming.
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