'Shalom Aleichem' in the Blessing of the Moon
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Question
Hello, In the Blessing of the Moon, it is customary to say 'Shalom Aleichem' to three people. 1. Is this a halacha? 2. If one did not say it, has he fulfilled his obligation? 3. What should a person do if he fears that his 'Shalom Aleichem' might interrupt another person in the middle of their Blessing of the Moon (is this considered a complete interruption?) or in the middle of reciting verses or in the middle of reciting Aleinu?
Answer
Hello
1. It is a custom.
2. He has fulfilled his obligation.
3. If he sees that the other person is in the middle of a blessing, he should not say it to him. If he does not know, he should say it, and the other person will decide if he is permitted to respond.