On Simchat Torah, should one be careful not to eliminate or abandon customs that have been established in honor of rejoicing with the Torah?
Synopsis
Communities should be careful not to eliminate customs established for rejoicing with the Torah, as doing so undermines the honor due to Torah study and causes spiritual harm to the practice of learning.
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