Divided Reading of the Megillah
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Question
Is it permissible to divide the reading of the Megillah between two people, meaning one reads until chapter 4, for example, and the other continues from there? It should be emphasized that the first person did not listen to the first half and was also talking and conducting his business, starting to read from chapter 4. The question concerns the listeners: can they fulfill their obligation of Megillah reading this way?
Answer
Initially, it is not recommended to divide it this way, but if it was done, they have fulfilled the obligation.
However, if the first person initially listened to the blessings and the reading of the Megillah until the second half, it is permissible.
Source
(See Mishnah Berurah, siman 692, se'if katan 2 and Shaarei Ephraim, Shaar 6, סעיף 6).