Conduct During the Hakafot | Sheilot

Conduct During the Hakafot

Question

Should someone holding the Torah scroll while the congregation circles the bimah during the recitation of the Hoshanot later switch with another person from the congregation so that he can circle himself? 

Answer

Shalom and blessings 

One who holds the Torah scroll is not required to circle.

Answered 10 November 2022 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
Answered by
Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
About the Rabbi

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 660, Se'if 1

Comments

Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)

Please sign up or log in to submit your comment