When praying the Amidah, each Siddur I own mentions striking the chest at key points. However, neither tells how. I tend to make a loose fist and strike the left breast with a moderate force (not painful). Is this the proper manner?
How should I "strike the chest" in the Forgiveness Petition of the Amidah?
Answer
The Kehot Annotated Siddur says (p. 47):
On days when Tachnun is said, gently strike the left side of your chest (over the heart) with a closed fist at the words חטאנו and פעשנו.
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