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Responding to Priestly Blessings During Prayer

Question

If someone arrives late to the minyan and is praying with the chazzan, should he respond 'Amen' when the chazzan reaches the Priestly Blessing?

Answer

He should respond to the verses but not to the blessing.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 128, Rokeach in the name of Rabbi Eliezer ben the Gaon.

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