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A person about whom a bad reputation has spread, serving as cantor

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Question

How should one act regarding a person about whom bad rumors have spread when he comes to the cantor’s lectern?

Answer

He should be pushed off as much as possible, but if he has already approached, one should answer after him Amen and Kedusha.

Source

Chatam Sofer, Orach Chaim, responsum 205.

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