Should one answer 'Amen' after each Rachaman request, or only after specific ones?
Synopsis
The Rachaman requests are supplementary to the blessing, and answering 'Amen' after them is optional or follows specific rules depending on whether they contain divine names or constitute distinct petitions.
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