Barechu After Davening
Question: I noticed that barechu is recited at the end of shacharis and maariv in Eretz Yisrael, but not in my shul . If someone arrives late and misses barechu , is it appropriate to recite it afterward? Answer: The Beis Yosef (OC 133) quotes the Rivash (334), who notes that some objected to the practice of reciting barechu at the conclusion of davening . Barechu serves as an introduction to the berachos before Shema, much like a zimmun serves as an introduction to bentching . He observes that Rambam does not mention this practise. However, the Rema (OC 133:1; Darchei Moshe 69) justifies the practice, explaining that it is recited at the end of davening for the benefit of latecomers who may have missed the earlier recitation. On Shabbos and Yom Tov, however, this repetition is generally omitted, as it is presumed that everyone arrived on time for barechu (see Mishna Berura 133:2). The Ben Ish Chai (Rav Poalim OC 4:8) and Kaf Hachaim (OC 133:1) maintain that barechu ...