The Melody of Eicha during the Reading on Shabbat Chazon
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Question
Is there a source for the custom of reading the words "Eicha Esa Levadi" to the melody of Eicha
Answer
Shalom Rav
I have not seen a specific source for these words. However, there are sources indicating that it is customary to lament during the Torah reading on Shabbat Chazon, as mentioned in the sources
Source
Leket Yosher (p. 109) Responsa Rivash (siman 112) Magen Avraham (siman 482, sk"d).
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