May more than one person say Kaddish if there is exactly a Minyan or ten people present? It is permitted for many people to say Kaddish together even if there will not remain a Minyan to answer Amen. This allowance applies even if the entire Minyan is reciting Kaddish […]
Saying Kaddish aloud
When reciting Kaddish together with another person, must one recite Kaddish aloud for the congregation to hear? Some Poskim[1] rule it is not necessary for one to recite Kaddish out loud if another person is saying the Kaddish loudly. Other Poskim[2] however rule it is necessary for every person saying […]
Answering to two Kaddeishim
How is one to answer Amen to Kaddish if more than one person is saying a Kaddish and they are not saying it simultaneously?[1] If they do not conclude the blessing simultaneously, and there is an interval of Kdei Dibbur between the two conclusions of the blessing, then one is […]
Answering to one who is Chazan without permission
Answering Amen for one who did not receive permission to be Chazan or say Kaddish:[1] One may not lead the prayers as Chazan against the will of the congregation. This applies even if he is a Chiyuv, such as an Avel.[2] Whoever Davenes as Chazan without permission and takes the […]
How to answer Amen, Kaddish, Kedusha
How to answer Amen:[1] Answering Amen to a blessing contains a number of laws and restrictions. The proper answering of Amen is so severe that Ben Azaiy states in the Talmud that on one’s form of answer is dependent the longevity of his life.[2] These laws apply towards Amen […]
Answering Amen, Kaddish, Kedusha through a mircrophone
May one answer Amen, Kaddish or Kedusha through a microphone? Kaddish and Kedusha: One may answer Amen to Kaddish and answer Kedusha even if he does not hear the natural voice of the Chazan and only hears it through a microphone system.[1] Nevertheless, there must be at least a Minyan […]
Answering Amen, Kaddish, Kedusha through a telephone, radio, live hookup
May one answer Amen, Kaddish, Kedusha through a Telephone, radio, live video/audio internet hookup?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule one is not to answer Amen or Kedusha in such circumstances.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule one is to answer Amen and for Kaddish/Kedusha.[5] Practically, one may be lenient in this matter.[6] [If however there […]
Baruch Hu Uvrach Shemo
1. Baruch Hu Uvrach Shemo:[1] A. The Mitzvah:[2] Any time one hears any blessing the custom is to recite Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo.[3] This is a custom and was not instituted by the Sages.[4] [The saying of Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo has high mystical intent.[5]] Q&A Is one […]
Saying Yishtabach immediately after Az Yashir
Saying Yishtabach immediately after Az Yashir:[1] One is to recite Yishtabach immediately after Az Yashir, without making an interval in-between.[2] This applies even on Shabbos and Yom Tov.[3] [Thus, in the event that the Chazan is not yet up to Yishtabach, as commonly occurs on Shabbos and Yom Tov in […]
Asking for personal requests in Shema Koleinu
Personal requests in Shema Koleinu:[1] It is permitted for one to request from Hashem anything he needs during Shomeia Tefila [i.e. Shema Koleinu] as this blessing incorporates all the requests of a person. How to request in the blessing:[2] One must first begin the blessing and only afterwards is he […]
