Responding to Kedusha during the Shema

Kedushah

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Question

Is it permissible to respond to Kedusha and Kaddish during the recitation of the Shema?

Answer

It is permissible even in the middle of a verse, and for Kedusha, one should respond only with 'Kadosh, Kadosh... and Baruch...' as this is the essence of Kedusha, and not the other additions. For Kaddish, one should respond only with 'Amen, Yehei Shmei Rabbah Mevorach... Almaya' and not say 'Yitbarach', and respond 'Amen' after 'Da'amiran Be'alma' and not the other Amens, as the part of Kaddish at the end is by custom and not by the essence of the law.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 66

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