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Why does one receiving an aliyah stand at the bimah until the next aliyah is over?

by Rabbi Simcha Bart

  

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It wouldn’t be very respectful to flee the Torah’s presence the moment we’re done with the Aliyah. “I really enjoyed the experience, but I have an important conversation to get back to. See ya next time!”

We therefore wait until the next person recites the opening blessing of his aliyah. However, we don’t want to miss any part of the Torah reading while making our way back to our seat, so we wait until the portion of the Torah reading is over before making a graceful exit.1

Footnotes

  • 1. Source: Magen Avraham s.k. 8 on Orach Chaim 141.

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