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Responding 'Amen' after the Priestly Blessing for the Chazan

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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