What blessing does the prayer leader recite during a communal fast, and between which blessings does he insert it?
Synopsis
During a communal fast, the prayer leader recites 'Anenu' (Answer us) as a separate blessing between the blessings for redemption (Goel Yisrael) and healing (Refaeinu), closing with the blessing 'Blessed are You, God, who answers His people Israel at a time of troubles.'
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