Is answering Amen required when one intends to fulfill their blessing obligation by listening?
Synopsis
All authorities agree that b'dieved, Amen is not required for fulfillment through listening (shomea k'oneh). L'chatchila, there is an additional obligation to answer Amen to show agreement with the blesser.
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