MishTok

May an individual (not a chazan) recite Birkat Kohanim (the Priestly Blessing) during the Amidah?

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Synopsis

The Mechaber rules an individual does not say Birkat Kohanim. The Rema notes this is the principled ruling but that common practice diverges and permits it. The Aruch HaShulchan reports that in his time the individual never said it.

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 121:3Magen Avraham 121:3 citing Mahril and Darchei Moshe 581Mishnah Berurah 121:6Beur HaGra, Orach Chaim 121:3:1Aruch HaShulchan, Orach Chaim 121:3
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