Time for Reciting Barchu at the End of Prayer
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Question
When should Barchu be recited at the end of the prayer during the month of Elul, after reciting L'David or before it?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
There are two customs regarding this: Most communities have the practice of reciting Barchu as usual at the end of the prayer, and then adding the psalm 'L'David'. However, the instruction of the Chazon Ish was to delay the recitation of Barchu until after the psalm. His reasoning was that the recitation of Barchu at the end of the prayer is intended for those who arrived late to the prayer and missed hearing Barchu at the beginning, and therefore it is appropriate to delay its recitation as much as possible.
And certainly, every place should follow its established custom.
And may Hashem hear our prayers.
Source
Orach Chaim, Siman 581:1, Siman 133:1