May one touch a Torah Scroll? It is forbidden to touch the klaf (parchment) of a Sefer Torah with bare hands, even if the contact is only momentary. The common custom is to touch the torah with a tallit when needed.

What Does The Congregation Do During Hagbahah? During Hagbah, it is customary for the entire congregation to look at the script of the Sefer Torah as it is lifted and turned for all to see. At that moment, everyone should recite the verse: "וזאת התורה אשר שם משה לפני בני ישראל"—“This is the Torah that Moshe placed before the Children of Israel”

Who Should Do Hagbahah? The honor of performing Hagbahah (the lifting of the Sefer Torah after the reading) is considered extremely significant. Our Rabbis and poskim emphasize that the spiritual reward for Hagbahah is immense, to the point that it is said to be equal to the combined reward of all those who received aliyot to the Torah that day. 

What is Hagbahah? There is a special mitzvah when taking out the Sefer Torah for Kriyat HaTorah to open it and show it to the entire congregation. This is based on the principle of exalting and honoring the Torah, allowing the community to see the sacred text and be inspired by its presence.

What are some customs when taking out the torah from the Hechal (ark)? The common custom is to recite Barich Shemei while the Sefer Torah is being removed from the Aron Kodesh.

What's the correct way to recite shema? Shema should preferably be recited aloud, as speaking the words out loud enhances one’s concentration. However, it is permitted to say Shema quietly, as long as it is loud enough that one can hear oneself. If, after the fact, one recited it so softly that even they could not hear their own voice, they have still technically fulfilled their obligation, though it is not the ideal way to perform the mitzvah.

It is very common that after a holiday or event, many people in the shul need to recite the beracha of HaGomel due to traveling. However, can one person recite the beracha for everyone obligated? Read To Find Out :)

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May one transport a Sefer Torah? Click here to learn when one transport a Sefer Torah!

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