Interruption during Birkat Hamazon for the Blessing of Lightning and Thunder
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Question
Is it permissible to interrupt Birkat Hamazon to bless lightning and thunder?
Answer
According to Halacha, one should not interrupt.
Source
In Siman 183, Se'if 8, the Shulchan Aruch rules: "Regarding asking during Birkat Hamazon due to fear or respect, there is an opinion that it is like prayer." From this, it is understood that Birkat Hamazon has the status of Shemoneh Esrei in all respects, and therefore one should not interrupt even for the blessing of lightning and thunder. See Chazon Ish Orach Chaim 28:3 and Kaf HaChaim in Siman 183 there. Azmera Leshimcha (79-80)
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