May the congregation recite 'Yitbarakh v'yishtabach' while the chazzan prolongs (extends musically) his recitation of 'Bar'khu'?
Synopsis
The Rema records the custom that the congregation says 'Yitbarakh v'yishtabach' while the chazzan prolongs Bar'khu; this is permitted only during the musical extension, not while the chazzan is actually pronouncing the words.
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