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Torah Reading (Monday/Thursday)

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Should 'V'hu Rachum' be recited aloud or quietly?

5 opinions across 3 eras

V'hu Rachum Volume

What is the consequence of not reciting V'hu Rachum while standing?

2 opinions across 2 eras

V'hu Rachum Stance Requireme…

Why are Monday and Thursday observed as special days for increasing supplications?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Theological Basis

How many columns of the Torah scroll should be unrolled when displaying it to the congregation?

2 opinions

In which direction should the Torah scroll be rotated when displaying it to the congregation?

1 opinions

Direction of Display

Is it obligatory for all men and women to view the Torah scroll when displayed?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Obligation to View

What spiritual benefit results from viewing the letters of the Torah scroll?

2 opinions

Mystical Effects of Viewing

What declaration should be made when viewing the Torah scroll?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Declarations upon Viewing

What is recited when removing the Torah scroll from the Ark?

2 opinions across 2 eras

How many times should the Torah scroll be lifted when displaying it to the congregation?

2 opinions

Number of Lifts

On which side of the body should the Torah scroll be held?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Side of Holding

What blessing should the first person called to the Torah recite?

4 opinions across 2 eras

First Aliyah Blessing

Should Monday and Thursday readings include three aliyot or a different number?

1 opinions

Number of Aliyot

When should the prayer leader say 'Gad'lu' - before or after lifting the Torah?

1 opinions

Timing of 'Gad'lu'

Should confessional prayers ('Ashamnu', 'Al Arech Apayim') require standing and specific recitation methods?

2 opinions

Confessional Prayers

What is the historical origin of the 'V'hu Rachum' prayer?

2 opinions

V'hu Rachum Origin

Is it permissible to recite 'V'hu Rachum' if one completes it after the prayer leader finishes saying it?

1 opinions

V'hu Rachum Timing

In what order should the Torah be displayed to the four directions of the congregation?

1 opinions

Should specific prayers be recited before or after Torah reading on Shabbat and Festivals?

1 opinions

Prayers Before/After

What is the practice regarding the return of the Torah scroll to the Ark on Shabbat morning?

1 opinions

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