Proper Way To Answer Amen

The Daily Halacha Moment - Proper Way To Answer Amen

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Question:

What is the proper way to answer Amen?

I heard two berachot, what do I answer?

Answer:

The meaning and intention behind saying "Amen" vary depending on the type of beracha. When responding to Birchot HaMitzvah (blessings for a mitzvah) or Birchot HaNehenin( blessings recited before deriving physical pleasure or benefit from something), one’s intention should be to affirm the truth of the beracha and to express belief in its content. For Birchot HaShevach (blessings of praise), the intention should be to affirm the truth of the praise being offered to Hashem. When responding "Amen" to prayers, however, it should be with the intent of requesting and hoping that Hashem fulfills the prayer. [1] Similarly, One should not respond "Amen" louder than the beracha itself, unless the intention is to inspire or encourage others to answer "Amen" as well. [2] One should not say Amen twice in a row. [3] If one hears two berachot, they should respond with "Amen VeAmen" rather than "Amen Amen."[4]

Sources:

[1]. Shulchan Aruch 124:6; Mishna Berurah 124:10,25, Vezot HaBracha p. 188.

[2]. Gemara Berachot 45a; Shulchan Aruch 124:12; Mishna Berurah 124:47; Shevet Hakehati 6:93.

[3]. Rama O.C. 61:12. Nonetheless, the Bet Yosef and Magen Avraham 61:10 are lenient in that it is permitted to answer Amen Amen.

[4]. Mishna Brurah 124:25; Kaf HaChaim 61:44; Yabia Omer OC 10:5.

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