If one person recites HaGomel for himself with intent to include an equally obligated companion, does the companion fulfill their obligation without answering Amen?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that a companion fulfills the obligation without Amen when the reciter is also obligated, since shomea k'oneh applies. This differs from the third-party scenario where Amen is required.
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