Must the maftir wait for the person rolling the Torah scroll (golel) to finish before beginning the haftarah?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that the maftir may not begin the haftarah until the golel finishes rolling the Torah scroll. The Mishnah Berurah explains this ensures the golel can hear the blessings and that it would be disrespectful to the Torah to begin the haftarah before the scroll is rolled.
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