What do the kohanim do after finishing all three verses of Birkat Kohanim?
After completing the three verses, the kohanim turn back toward the Ark and remain on the platform until the chazzan finishes repeating that section. Premature departure would be disrespectful.
Question 2
A kohen discovers mid-blessing that he is disqualified. What should he do?
The Rambam rules: finish the blessing. Stopping mid-blessing would confuse the congregation and be more problematic than completing. Commit to what you've started.
Question 3
Can a kohen with a severe speech impediment recite Birkat Kohanim?
The blessing needs to reach the congregation clearly. A severe speech impediment means the words can't be properly conveyed, so this kohen doesn't duchan.
Question 4
When multiple kohanim are present, how do they bless?
Multiple kohanim all say the blessing together simultaneously. It's not sequential — the unified voice represents the unified blessing.
Question 5
What happens if there are no kohanim present during the repetition?
When no kohanim are present, the chazzan recites the three verses in the prayer (as regular text) — but this is not the mitzvah of Birkat Kohanim, which requires actual kohanim.