Sit or Stand With the Torah?

Question

If one is sitting on bimah holding a Sefer Torah, & the Aron HaKodesh ( Ark ) is open, for the prayers for Israel, & national government leader or king/queen, do you also rise as since you are seated holding the Torah, or do you remain sitting ?

0

Answers

  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    Everything depends on the custom of the Shul. In some Shuls, those holding the Sefer Torah remain seated, and in some Shuls they stand.

    Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team