Often times, when someone will move a Sefer Torah from one place to another, on top of what the Sefer Torah is already normally covered with, he will put an additional covering of a Tallis-Gadol. Where does this minhag come from? What is the reason for it?
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Because he wants a second covering, and what else is usually near Torah scrolls and is big enough to cover it?– Double AA ♦Oct 25, 2012 at 18:05
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@DoubleAA and why does he want/need a second covering?– YehoshuaOct 25, 2012 at 19:43
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Perhaps in case you walk by unclean/immodest things/people/actions; alternatively, perhaps so people don't have to stand.– Double AA ♦Oct 26, 2012 at 12:34
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Tzedaka U'Mishpot 16:2 note 3 indictaes that he has been unable to find a source for this Minhag.
וראיתי נוהגים כשמוליכים ס״ת ביחיד עוטפין אותו בטלית ולא מצאתי עדיין מקור לזה.
I have seen people who wrap the Sefer Torah in a Tallis when they take it from place to place; I have not yet found the source for this custom.
answered Oct 25, 2012 at 17:48
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@Yehoshua: I found this online and did not see it in the Pischei Teshuvos. Oct 25, 2012 at 19:49
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