Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 6: Saying 'Amen' to Your Own Blessing
We begin with a story about a group of sages in which nobody felt worthy to lead the zimun. Next, we discuss the protocol for an individual who arrives late to a zimun. Finally, we learn about a specific situation in which one responds 'Amen' to his own blessing.
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Talmud Berachot 45b
Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 6 (English) |
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A good reason Reason to accept values. Service to (Shem.) One G-d always.
Thank you for this great lesson.