Responsa for Berakhot 11:13
ומנין שאפילו אחד שיושב ועוסק בתורה ששכינה עמו שנאמר (שמות כ, כד) בכל המקום אשר אזכיר את שמי אבוא אליך וברכתיך
And whence is it that even if an individual sits and occupies himself with Torah, the Shekinah is with him ? As it is said, "In every place where I cause My name to be remembered I will come unto thee and will bless thee" (Exod. xx. 24).
Teshuvot Maharam
Q. Ten Jews are present in the synagogue; one of them is praying privately and can not join in the responding of Amen. May the remaining nine persons conduct congregation services and recite Kaddish and Barku?
A. Yes, although it is better to wait and give the tenth person an opportunity to join in the response of Amen.
SOURCES: Pr. 529; L. 202. Cf. Maharil, Responsa 150.
A. Yes, although it is better to wait and give the tenth person an opportunity to join in the response of Amen.
SOURCES: Pr. 529; L. 202. Cf. Maharil, Responsa 150.
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