Responding 'Amen' after the Priestly Blessing for the Chazan
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Question
Should the chazan respond 'Amen' to the Priestly Blessing?
Answer
For the blessing of the priests 'Who sanctified us with His holiness,' etc., he should not respond, but for the other 'Amen,' he may respond.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 128, Se'if Katan 71.
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