Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 6: Saying 'Amen' to Your Own Blessing
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Zimun. Amen. Meanings!
Zimun (in this context) literally means to summon or to appoint for a particular purpose. Loosely it then means to appeal to others to (unite, and) dedicate themselves towards recitation of the grace after meals…
Amen generally indicates agreement or affirmation of a statement made by another. At times, it can also serve as (final) affirmation concluding one's own declaration.
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Talmud Lesson 6
I love the Talmud. Thank you Rabbi Kaplan for teaching us. One thing I would like to ask. The word Zimun. Does it means "study of Talmud?"
Also by responding to "Amen". Why is this responding to our own blessing? Is that because we, as listener saying Amen is like agreeing to the words?
Again, thank you for teaching the Talmud.
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A good reason Reason to accept values. Service to (Shem.) One G-d always.
Thank you for this great lesson.