Hearing Barechu in the Middle of a Blessing
Question
Hello Rabbi,
A person who, during the evening prayer, started the blessings of the Shema before the congregation and is in the middle of the second blessing, and the congregation says "Barechu," should he respond?
Answer
Hello Rabbi
He may respond to Barechu.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Shema, Siman 66, Sif 3
For Kaddish, Kedusha, and Barechu, one interrupts even in the middle of a verse.
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