Is Baruch She'amar said before Pesukei D'Zimra and Yishtabach said after?
Synopsis
All authorities agree that Baruch She'amar is the opening blessing of Pesukei D'Zimra and Yishtabach is the closing blessing. The debate concerns structural analysis of where the blessing technically begins.
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