May one respond to Kaddish or Kedushah between Redemption (Ga'al Yisrael) and the Amidah?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules one may not respond to Kaddish or Kedushah between Redemption and the Amidah. To avoid this, one should pause at 'Shira Chadasha' in order to be ready to respond with the congregation.
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