Reply To: Shul Etiquette

Am Yisrael Chai:

I’m fully aware of ADD and the like (although many in the scientific community don’t hold from it) but this is going a bit too far with dan l’chaf Zechus. Even if it were true, I’m also entitled to a disturbance-free Tefillah. If someone does suffer from these maladies, perhaps they can pace the lobby or daven in a shul with other ADD’s. To pace up and down the aisle is still inconsiderate.

It’s the same with looking around “to gain inspiration.” Look around other places as much as you want but don’t interrupt my Kavanah. Again, you’re pushing dan l’chaf zechus to the max at another’s expense.