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# There is a discussion in the poskim if one must stand for a pasul sefer torah. <ref> While Aruch Hashulchan YD 282:4 is lenient, Noda Biyehuda YD 71 (quoted in Piskei Teshuvot 146) is strict. Rav Chaim Kanievsky (Dirshu Mishna Brura 146:note 19) says that there is no obligation to stand but the minhag is to stand. </ref> | # There is a discussion in the poskim if one must stand for a pasul sefer torah. <ref> While Aruch Hashulchan YD 282:4 is lenient, Noda Biyehuda YD 71 (quoted in Piskei Teshuvot 146) is strict. Rav Chaim Kanievsky (Dirshu Mishna Brura 146:note 19) says that there is no obligation to stand but the minhag is to stand. </ref> | ||
==Using a Sefer for one’s benefit== | ==Using a Sefer for one’s benefit== | ||
# It’s forbidden to use a Sefer for one’s benefit such as to protect oneself from the sun or for privacy, however, to protect another Sefer from the sun is permitted as that’s not done for one’s benefit. <Ref> Kitzur S”A 28:9, Chaye Adam 31:48, Mishna | # It’s forbidden to use a Sefer for one’s benefit such as to protect oneself from the sun or for privacy, however, to protect another Sefer from the sun is permitted as that’s not done for one’s benefit. <Ref> Kitzur S”A 28:9, Chaye Adam 31:48, Mishna Brurahh 154:31 </ref> | ||
# Similarly, it’s permitted to block one’s view of a forbidden sight with a Sefer. <Ref> Rav Elyashiv in Nekiyut VeKavod BeTefillah pg 100 (quoted in [[Daily Halacha]] Discussion pg 29) </ref> | # Similarly, it’s permitted to block one’s view of a forbidden sight with a Sefer. <Ref> Rav Elyashiv in Nekiyut VeKavod BeTefillah pg 100 (quoted in [[Daily Halacha]] Discussion pg 29) </ref> | ||
# It’s permissible to cover one Sefer (that’s open) with another if one leaves temporarily. <Ref> Sh”t Shelmat Chaim 2:377 (quoted in Piskei Teshuvot 154:23) and Tzeddaka UMishpat (Rabbi Yacov Balvia, 16:27, pg 383); (quoted by Yalkut Yosef (Kriyat Torah pg 324)) is lenient based on the Magen Avraham 154:14 who permits having one Sefer lean on another in order to learn.</ref> | # It’s permissible to cover one Sefer (that’s open) with another if one leaves temporarily. <Ref> Sh”t Shelmat Chaim 2:377 (quoted in Piskei Teshuvot 154:23) and Tzeddaka UMishpat (Rabbi Yacov Balvia, 16:27, pg 383); (quoted by Yalkut Yosef (Kriyat Torah pg 324)) is lenient based on the Magen Avraham 154:14 who permits having one Sefer lean on another in order to learn.</ref> | ||
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# It is forbidden to throw away a bag that holds Torah, Neviim, or Ketuvim. <ref> M"B 154:7 </ref> | # It is forbidden to throw away a bag that holds Torah, Neviim, or Ketuvim. <ref> M"B 154:7 </ref> | ||
==Leaning on a Sefer== | ==Leaning on a Sefer== | ||
# It’s permitted to place one Sefer on another (propping it up) while learning, however, some are strict in this regard. <Ref> Taz Y”D 282:13 writes that leaning one Sefer on anthor is forbidden as being a great disgrace by using the Sefer as a piece of wood or stone just like leaning one’s elbows on a [[Sefer Torah]] is forbidden. Even the Taz agrees if a Sefer was there prior it’s permissible to put another Sefer on it to learn. However, Magen Avraham 154:14 argues that it’s permissible based on the logic of what difference is it whether a Sefer is placed here or there. Kitzur S”A 28:9, Chaye Adam 31:48, Mishna | # It’s permitted to place one Sefer on another (propping it up) while learning, however, some are strict in this regard. <Ref> Taz Y”D 282:13 writes that leaning one Sefer on anthor is forbidden as being a great disgrace by using the Sefer as a piece of wood or stone just like leaning one’s elbows on a [[Sefer Torah]] is forbidden. Even the Taz agrees if a Sefer was there prior it’s permissible to put another Sefer on it to learn. However, Magen Avraham 154:14 argues that it’s permissible based on the logic of what difference is it whether a Sefer is placed here or there. Kitzur S”A 28:9, Chaye Adam 31:48, Mishna Brurahh 154:31 rule that it’s permissible, however, Yalkut Yosef ([[Kriyat HaTorah]] pg 323) and Rav Mordechai Eliyahu (footnote on Kitzur S”A 28:9) writes that the Minhag is to be strict on this issue. </ref> | ||
# When there’s a need, it’s permissible to lean on a Sefer for a hard surface to write divrei Torah. <Ref> Mishna | # When there’s a need, it’s permissible to lean on a Sefer for a hard surface to write divrei Torah. <Ref> Mishna Brurahh 154:31, Yalkut Yosef ([[Kriyat HaTorah]] pg 323) </ref> | ||
# It’s forbidden to lean one’s elbows on a Sefer, however, while learning some are lenient. <Ref> Rama 282:7 writes that one may not place a Sefer on one’s lap and lean one’s elbows on it. Sh”t Shelmat Chaim 2:566 (quoted in Piskei Teshuvot 154:23) is lenient if it’s in middle of one’s learning. </ref> | # It’s forbidden to lean one’s elbows on a Sefer, however, while learning some are lenient. <Ref> Rama 282:7 writes that one may not place a Sefer on one’s lap and lean one’s elbows on it. Sh”t Shelmat Chaim 2:566 (quoted in Piskei Teshuvot 154:23) is lenient if it’s in middle of one’s learning. </ref> | ||
==Leaving objects in a Sefer or on top== | ==Leaving objects in a Sefer or on top== | ||
# Some say it’s forbidden to leave one Sefer inside another one to keep one’s place. <Ref> Kitzur S”A 28:9, Aruch HaShulchan Y”D 282:23, Pitchei [[Teshuva]] Y”D 282:17 in name of Chamudei Daniel, and Rav Elyashiv in Avnei Yashfei 1:202 write that it’s forbidden to leave one Sefer inside another to keep the place. However, Tzeddaka UMishpat (Rabbi Yacov Balvia, 16:27, pg 383); (quoted by Yalkut Yosef (Kriyat Torah pg 324)) is lenient based on the Magen Avraham 154:14 who permits having one Sefer lean on another in order to learn. </ref> | # Some say it’s forbidden to leave one Sefer inside another one to keep one’s place. <Ref> Kitzur S”A 28:9, Aruch HaShulchan Y”D 282:23, Pitchei [[Teshuva]] Y”D 282:17 in name of Chamudei Daniel, and Rav Elyashiv in Avnei Yashfei 1:202 write that it’s forbidden to leave one Sefer inside another to keep the place. However, Tzeddaka UMishpat (Rabbi Yacov Balvia, 16:27, pg 383); (quoted by Yalkut Yosef (Kriyat Torah pg 324)) is lenient based on the Magen Avraham 154:14 who permits having one Sefer lean on another in order to learn. </ref> | ||
# It’s permitted to leave papers with Torah written on them inside a Sefer. <ref> Aruch HaShulchan Y”D 282:23 writes that one may leave chiddushei Torah inside a Sefer. Similarly, Eliyah Rabba 154:10 and Mishna | # It’s permitted to leave papers with Torah written on them inside a Sefer. <ref> Aruch HaShulchan Y”D 282:23 writes that one may leave chiddushei Torah inside a Sefer. Similarly, Eliyah Rabba 154:10 and Mishna Brurahh 154:31 write that one may not leave blank paper in a Sefer implying that paper with divrei Torah may be left in a Sefer.</ref> | ||
# One shouldn’t leave a piece of paper, pen, or anything similar in a Sefer to guard the object, however if it’s meant as a bookmark, it’s permissible. <Ref> Eliyah Rabba 154:10 writes that one shouldn’t leave a pen inside a Sefer, however someone who’s copying over text may leave a pen to mark the place where he left. This is also the opinion of the Kaf HaChaim 154:56. Tzeddaka UMishpat (Rabbi Yacov Balvia, 16:27, pg 383); (quoted by Yalkut Yosef Kriyat Torah pg 324 and Piskei Teshuvot 154:23) writes that any use of the Sefer for learning purposes one may be lenient on. [The Magen Avraham 154:14, Chaye Adam 31:48, Kitzur S”A 28:9, and Mishna | # One shouldn’t leave a piece of paper, pen, or anything similar in a Sefer to guard the object, however if it’s meant as a bookmark, it’s permissible. <Ref> Eliyah Rabba 154:10 writes that one shouldn’t leave a pen inside a Sefer, however someone who’s copying over text may leave a pen to mark the place where he left. This is also the opinion of the Kaf HaChaim 154:56. Tzeddaka UMishpat (Rabbi Yacov Balvia, 16:27, pg 383); (quoted by Yalkut Yosef Kriyat Torah pg 324 and Piskei Teshuvot 154:23) writes that any use of the Sefer for learning purposes one may be lenient on. [The Magen Avraham 154:14, Chaye Adam 31:48, Kitzur S”A 28:9, and Mishna Brurahh 154:31 write that a pen or paper without Divrei Torah shouldn’t be left in a Sefer but don’t mention the case where it’s meant to be a bookmark.] </ref> | ||
# One shouldn’t leave a piece of paper, pen, or anything similar on top of a Sefer. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 154:53 and Sh”t Igrot Moshe OC 4:72 (quoted in [[Daily Halacha]] Discussion pg 28)</ref> | # One shouldn’t leave a piece of paper, pen, or anything similar on top of a Sefer. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 154:53 and Sh”t Igrot Moshe OC 4:72 (quoted in [[Daily Halacha]] Discussion pg 28)</ref> | ||
==Positioning a Sefer== | ==Positioning a Sefer== | ||
