Shabbos Bulletin Parshas Ki Savo 5777

Tefilla Halacha

When performing gelilah:

• The sefer Torah should be closed at a point where 2 pieces of parchment are sewn together.
• The sefer Torah should be closed tightly.
• One should not touch the parchment with bare hands. If the parchment droops, it should be tightened by grasping it with a tallis or the cloth.
• The Bereishis side should be higher than the Devarim side.
• The sash should be knotted or closed on the front side of the sefer, to facilitate its opening when the Torah is next used.