Should the mezamen add 'u-v'tuvo chayinu' (and by His goodness we live) in his opening formula 'Nevarekh she-akhalnu mi-shelo'?
Synopsis
A widespread custom adds 'u-v'tuvo chayinu' to the leader's opening call, but major authorities questioned or rejected this addition. The responsum of the group repeating this phrase is universally accepted; the debate is only about the leader's initial call.
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