Can the prayer leader fulfill the obligation of reciting the Shema blessings on behalf of a knowledgeable individual (baki), and does this require a minyan?
Synopsis
The Rema rules the chazan can discharge even a knowledgeable individual for the Shema blessings (unlike the Amidah). All agree a minyan is required for the chazan to discharge others' obligations for these specific blessings.
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