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The Torah Scroll during the Blessing of the New Month

Question

On the Shabbat when the new month is blessed, does the person who lifts the Torah scroll and holds it during the Haftarah and the blessings need to stand during the recitation of “Yehi Ratzon,” before handing over the scroll at “Mi She’asah Nissim”?

Answer

Shalom u’vrachah 

The person holding the Torah scroll does not stand during the recitation of “Yehi Ratzon.” 

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