Must one audibly hear his own voice when reciting Birkat Hamazon, and if he did not, has he fulfilled his obligation?
Synopsis
Whether reciting Birkat Hamazon requires that one hear one's own words, and whether silent or mental recitation fulfills the obligation.
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