If a person heard Barchu through a Torah aliyah reader, does he still require Poreis al Sh'ma?

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Synopsis

The Mishnah Berurah and Magen Avraham both rule that if a latecomer heard Barchu from someone called to the Torah, this is sufficient and Poreis al Sh'ma is not done on his behalf — unless he is still at a point in his prayer before Yotzer Or.

Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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