Open and Shut: The Sefer Torah During the Brachos

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July 02 2024
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Kriyat HaTorah 

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Should the ספר תורה be opened and closed while a person recites the ברכות before קריאת התורה? Why? Why do some people turn to the side or close their eyes? We also spoke about Rav Soloveitchik's approach regarding the role of opening and closing the Torah.

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