Is it permitted to respond 'Brikh Hu l'eila' (Blessed is He above) when the chazzan says 'Brikh Hu'?
Synopsis
Several authorities condemn the practice of responding 'Brikh Hu l'eila' as a theological error implying God is only blessed above but not below. The correct response is either Amen or to say 'Brikh Hu' or add 'mikol birkhata'.
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