If one of the three left to the marketplace before Birkat HaMazon, can the remaining two call to him and perform zimun without his physical presence at the table?

BlessingsBirkat HaMazon

Synopsis

If one of a group of three left, the remaining two may call him and he can fulfill the zimun obligation by responding from outside — provided it is a group of three. For a group of ten, physical presence at the table is required due to the mention of God's name.

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