What is the proper way to answer 'Amen' after the fourth blessing and after the Rachaman blessings?
Synopsis
One should answer 'Amen' after 'the One who will not let us lack' ('El Lo Yachsirenu'), which is the true conclusion of the fourth blessing, not after the Rachaman section, which is a supplement.
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