During Birkat Kohanim, may the people recite verses, or must they remain silent?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that the congregation must remain silent and concentrate on the blessing — no verses may be recited. The Rema acknowledges that nowadays, since Kohanim extend their melodies greatly, the practice developed to recite verses (as with Bar'chu per Siman 57), but says it is better not to. The Taz suggests the verses should be said during the time the caller is prompting each word, when everyone agrees there is no issue with listening.
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