May a minor (katan) serve as maftir and recite the haftarah?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits a minor to serve as maftir. The Rema adds that while l'chatchila this should not be done, b'dieved another person can recite the haftarah on behalf of the minor who was called up.
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