Is it permitted to add readers (aliyot) beyond the required seven on Shabbat?
Synopsis
On Shabbat, the minimum number of Torah readers is seven. The question is whether one may add beyond seven, and if so, how many. Most authorities permit it, while some caution against excessive additions.
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