Reading the Verses of Shabbat Mussaf by Skipping
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Question
It is ruled in the Shulchan Aruch that on Shabbat, two Torah scrolls are not taken out to read the verses of Shabbat Mussaf because it is only a reading of two verses. I have long wondered why in the Maftir of a Yom Tov that falls on Shabbat and the Maftir of Chol Hamoed, it is not customary to add the verses of Shabbat Mussaf and from there immediately skip to the verses of the day's offering, since "one may skip in the Torah within the same topic," and this is very close to the place of reading, and there is no concern for interruption? (Especially on Yom Tov of Pesach and Chol Hamoed Pesach, as it is really on the same page - in most Torah scrolls, but everything is very close). Thank you.
Answer
Hello,
It seems that since such a reading was not instituted on other days of the year, it should not be read even if it is possible by skipping.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 283