Zimun Archives - AskTheRav

If I understand correctly, women do not take part in a Zimun for Bentching. But are they supposed to answer – “Yehi Shem…” “Baruch She’achalnu…”?

If there are three men who are obligated to Bentch B’Zimmun, the women are obligated to respond. They have the actual Mitzvah of Zimun and should not leave the…

If I am in a room with other people while they are Bentching, after the majority of them have finished, is it problem to talk?

If you are not part of a Mezuman, and you are not disturbing the others, there is no issue with talking. See here.

Can a person who has eaten Shehakol with two people who have washed complete a Zimun?

Yes, if he ate at the same table with them. Nonetheless, Lechatchila one should try to get him to wash and have a Kezayis bread. However, if he doesn’t want…