Tell me more ×
Mi Yodeya is a question and answer site for those who base their lives on Jewish law and tradition and anyone interested in learning more. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 8 down vote favorite
1

On shabbat morning when putting away the Torah, many chazzanim like to draw out different tunes for the verses recited then. Should the one honored with putting the Torah back wait until after the singing to close the ark? Should he close it when he's done putting the Torah back? Should he half close it, and complete the closing when the chazzan is finished? I have seen all three of these options done. Which is most popular/preferable?

share|improve this question
What I've seen in the two congregations I frequent (one for Shabbat, one for weekdays) is that the curtain gets closed right after the scroll is put away and the doors get closed at the end of the singing. I don't know why (which is why this is a comment and not an answer). – Monica Cellio♦ Dec 15 '11 at 4:23
Is there a reason to think that it matters? Although my Rav was makpid that uvnucho yomar should be done simultaneously with putting the Torah in the ark. It shouldn't be started while the shatz is carrying it. – YDK Dec 15 '11 at 4:39
@YDK No particular reason why it matters. I was doing it last shabbat and wasn't sure if there should be some preference. – Double AA♦ Dec 15 '11 at 6:24
@YDK Just as a thought, you might think that Kevod haTorah dictates not leaving it open needlessly, or perhaps not leaving it open when it is not for the Torah's needs but ours. Alternatively, you might feel that saying those pesukim needs to happen while it is open (I have no idea why you would say that though). – Double AA♦ Jan 7 at 5:20

1 Answer

up vote 2 down vote

I have seen the ark kept open until the singing is concluded.

The Koren Siddur says that the ark should be closed after the u'vnucho yomar verses are concluded. It shouldn't really make a difference whether they are being said quickly or drawn out.

share|improve this answer

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.