Blessing 'Baruch Sheptarni' when the son is not present
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Question
When the father is not present with the son and hears that his son has been called to the Torah, can he say 'Baruch Sheptarni', etc.?
Answer
No, because the meaning of 'from the punishment of this one' implies that he is present here.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 225
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