Lifting the Torah Scroll at the Place Where It Is Held

Reading of the Torah

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Question

Is there any significance to lifting the Torah scroll specifically at the place where it is read, or can it be rolled slightly and lifted if it is more convenient?

Answer

There is no specific significance to lifting it at the place where it was read, as long as the congregation can see the text.

Source

Siman 134, Mishnah Berurah, se'if katan 11.

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