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Kavod Sefer Torah and Seforim #7: Can You Touch the Klaf or Atzei Chaim with Bare Hands?

Speaker:: Rabbi Sariel Malitzky
Date:: August 30 2026

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Venue: Congregation Ohr Torah (Edison, NJ) Congregation Ohr Torah (Edison, NJ)

Gemara:

Megillah

Halacha:

Kriyat HaTorah

Collections: Kavod Sefer Torah and Seforim

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The Gemara discusses the prohibition of touching a Sefer Torah ערום, with one’s bare hands. How far does this halacha extend? Do you really need to use the gartel or a tallis whenever you want to touch the Torah? What about touching the Atzei Chaim with your bare hands? Why are some people machmir about this?

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