Monday, December 1, 2014

Presenting a derashah when the Torah is out of the Aron

Hi,

The Rabbi should not present a dvar torah [sermon] when the Torah scroll is out of the aron kodesh [ark]. Doing so would distract people's attention from the Torah scroll, and this would be disrespectful.

(Rivivot Ephraim 1:209:1, and see Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 4:40:21 as well)

Have a great day,
Mordechai
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  1. AnonymousDecember 2, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    I have been in several shuls where the torah is placed on the bimah and covered and the Rav speaks before yizkor. Does this contravene the above halacha?

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  2. The Rebbetzin's HusbandDecember 2, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Anonymous-
    Perhaps this is the goal of covering the Torah.

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