Bringing the Torah to the Bima: A. Keil Erech Apayim: The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim is recited on Mondays and Thursdays prior to taking out the Sefer Torah.[1] Fast day: Some[2] are accustomed to recite Keil Erech Apayim prior to Kerias Hatorah on fast days, even if it does […]
Laws of the Baal Korei
The Baal Korei: A. Who: Child:[1] A child below the age of Bar Mitzvah is not a valid Baal Korei. Baal Korei in middle of Davening: A Baal Korei who is in the middle of Davening may read the Torah for the congregation if there is no one else available. […]
Who may receive an Aliya?
Who may receive an Aliya? A. General laws: One who is illiterate: Although the Olah is to silently read along together with the Baal Korei, word for word[1], nevertheless, it is permitted to give an individual an Aliya even if he is unable to read along with the Baal Korei, […]
Called person up for Aliyah and he is not in Shul
Called person up and he is not in Shul:[1] If the Gabaiy called up a Kohen, or Levi, and the person is not in Shul or is in the midst of Shemoneh Esrei, then another person is to go up in his place. That person is to go up without […]
Aliyos for Kohen and Levi
Aliyos for Kohen and Levi: A. General laws: Kohen/Levi: The order of Aliyos is first Kohen, then Levi and then Yisrael.[1] The Chabad custom is to be very particular in this matter.[2] Nonetheless, in mitigating circumstances, the custom is to ask the Kohen to leave the Shul in order to […]
Going up for an Aliya: Being called by name, wearing Tallis, Going up to Bimah
Going up for an Aliya: Wearing a Tallis Gadol for an Aliya: The age old Chabad custom of many generations is not to require one to wear a Tallis Gadol for an Aliya or to read the Torah.[1] Nevertheless, in a Shul which is particular for the Baal Korei and […]
Being shown the reading before the blessing of the Aliyah and the law if one was shown the wrong reading
Being shown the reading and kissing the gartel/Tzitzis:[1] The Olah is to be shown the text that will be read in the Sefer Torah.[2] The custom is to place the gartel of the Sefer Torah, or one’s Tzitzis, on the area of the reading and then kiss it in that […]
The blessings of the Aliyah
The before Blessing The blessing:[1] One recites a blessing before and after the Torah reading.[2] Holding onto the handles:[3] One holds on to the handles of the Sefer Torah while saying the blessing[4], his right hand on the right handle, and his left hand on the left handle.[5] There is […]
Reading along with the Baal Korei during the Aliyah
Reading along: The Olah is initially required to read along together with the Chazan word by word in a low tone[1], unless he is in the middle of Shema or its blessings, in which case he is not to read along. Nevertheless, it is permitted to give an individual an […]
The Seder of an Aliya
The Seder of an Aliya: A. Going up for an Aliya: Wearing a Tallis Gadol for an Aliya: The age old Chabad custom of many generations is not to require one to wear a Tallis Gadol for an Aliya or to read the Torah.[1] Nevertheless, in a Shul which is […]
