Our Sages, of blessed memory, have taught us the awesome power of answering “Amein Yehei Shemei Rabba …” (“Amen, May His Great Name be blessed”). By answering with proper concentration and intent, one can cause severe Heavenly decrees to be broken. Several times each day, when Kaddish is recited, Hashem gives us the priceless opportunity to earn tremendous merit with just a few seconds of effort.

Imagine if someone offered you a check for one million dollars, with the only requirement being that you exert the miniscule effort of lifting the check off the table and putting it in your pocket. The reward for answering “Amein Yehei Shemei Rabba …” is much more than that, yet many people who talk during shul are oblivious to this, essentially leaving millions of dollars sitting on the table, untouched. ~ The Chofetz Chaim