Must a head of household recite Birkat Hamazon aloud so that his wife and children who cannot bless themselves may fulfill their obligation through his recitation?
Synopsis
Whether a head of household is obligated to recite Birkat Hamazon aloud to discharge his family members' obligation, and whether those who do not understand the language can be discharged.
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