What is the reasoning for the stringent practice of standing during Torah reading?
Synopsis
The underlying reasoning and source for the custom that some are stringent to stand during Torah reading.
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Is it permitted to exit the synagogue while the Torah scroll is open?
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Is it permitted to exit the synagogue between one person's aliyah and the next (between aliyot)?
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Is it forbidden to speak during Torah reading, even words of Torah?
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Is it permitted to learn Torah if there are ten men listening to the Torah reading?
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Is it permitted to learn if Torah is one's profession (toraso omanto)?
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Is it permitted to learn if one turned away before the Torah scroll was opened, indicating he does not wish to listen?
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Is it permitted to recite 'Shnayim Mikrah, Ve'echad Targum' (read twice, translation once) during Torah reading?
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Do the lenient positions regarding speech apply to Parashat Zachor and Parashat Parah?
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