Answering Amen During Chazarat HaShatz
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- Aug 1
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The Daily Halacha Moment - Answering Amen During Chazarat HaShatz
״כל השונה הלכות בכל יום - מובטח לו שהוא בן
העולם הבא״ (נידה עג ע״א, מגילה כח:)
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Question:
Whats the importance of answering Amen during Chazarat HaShatz?
Answer:
When the Shaliach Tzibbur recites the Chazarat HaShatz, the congregation is obligated to listen attentively and respond with "Amen" at the conclusion of each beracha. This communal response is not merely ceremonial; it is an essential part of the tefillah. If there is no minyan of individuals responding "Amen," the berachot recited by the Shaliach Tzibbur may be considered close to berachot levatalah, blessings said in vain. [1]
When one hears the name of Hashem mentioned in a beracha, it is proper to respond with "Baruch Hu u’Varuch Shemo," acknowledging and praising the sanctity of God's Name. [2]
It is important to note that once the Chazan begins the next beracha, one may no longer respond "Amen" to the previous one. Therefore, the Chazan should pause briefly after each beracha to allow the congregation sufficient time to respond before proceeding. [3]
Additionally, there are certain phrases within the middle of berachot, such as in Ya'aleh VeYavo ("זָכְרֵנוּ ה' אֱלֹקֵינוּ בוֹ לְטוֹבָה") or in Barech Aleinu, where some individuals have the custom to respond "Amen" even though these are not the conclusion of the beracha. While this is not universally practiced, those who follow this minhag do have authorities upon whom to rely.[4]
Sources:
[1]. Shulchan Aruch 124:4; Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 20:2
[2]. Shulchan Aruch 124:5.
[3]. Sh"t Rivivot Ephraim 1:88:1.
[4]. Yechaveh Da'at 3:9.
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