Studying During Kaddish
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Question
Is it permissible to study a book during Kaddish?
Answer
It is forbidden to study, even by contemplation, during Kaddish, and one must listen carefully to the Kaddish and understand its meaning.
Source
The Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 56, Seif 1 states: "One must have intention when responding to Kaddish." The Mishnah Berurah there, S"K 1, writes: "Even contemplating Torah is forbidden when the chazan is saying Kaddish, because one must pay great attention to responding to Kaddish [Pri Chadash]. There is no difference between Kaddish on Tanach, Aggadah, or Mishnah [PMG]:"