Is one obligated to respond 'Amen' to all blessings one hears, not only zimmun?
Synopsis
The Rema extends the principle of this siman to all blessings: one who hears any blessing — whether a mitzvah blessing or a benefit blessing — is obligated to respond 'Amen.' The Mishnah Berurah confirms this applies to both categories.
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