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HALACHA OF THE WEEK: Kriat HaTorah: May a father and son receive consecutive aliyot?
The Shulchan Aruch [Orech Chaim 141:6] notes that in order to avoid "ayin ha'ra" a father and son, or two brothers [who share a father] should not receive consecutive aliyot. The Mishna Berura [note 20] rules that this would even apply when the parties involved say are not concerned with an "ayin ha'ra". However, the Aruch HaShulchan disagrees and rules that in such a case it is permitted [Aruch HaShulchan Orech Chaim 141:8].
Furthermore, maternal brothers (with different fathers), or even a grandfather and his son's son, should not be called for consecutive aliyot [Kaf Hachayim Orech Chaim 141:27] However, when there is a need, it is permitted for them to accept the aliyah [Shaarei Ephraim 1:33].
When the consecutive aliyot are from two different Torahs and separated by a kaddish (i.e. Shabbat Rosh Chodesh - the seventh aliyah and maftir) it is permitted for two brothers or a father and son to receive consecutive aliyot [Mishna Berurah ibid.]. However, when there is a need, even if there is only one of the two conditions (either a different Torah or a kaddish separating the aliyot) it can be permitted [Shaarei Ephraim 1:32; Hitorirut Teshuvah 1:67]. In such a case, it is best if the first one to receive the aliyah descends from the bima before the other arrives to take his aliyah [Hitorirut Teshuvah ibid.]
Other situations where these consecutive aliyot may be permitted, include those synagogues which have the custom not to call people to the Torah by name [Mishna Berura ibid. note 21] or where the latter aliyah was bought as an honor [Eretz Hatzvi 1:39].
These laws would also apply to two brothers, or a father and son receiving hagbaah and glilah when called up by name [Shearim Metzuyanim B'halacha 23:10; Mishna Halachot 3:20].
DVAR TORAH HaRav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik z”l [the “Bet Halevi”] was related by marriage to the famed nationalist and literary figure, Peretz Smolenskin. Once, Rav Soloveitchik was visiting Warsaw, and learning that Smolenskin was hospitalized there, and he announced his intention to visit his relative.
One of Rav Soloveitchik’s followers tried to dissuade him from visiting Smolenskin, reminding him that Smolenskin was a leading figure in the Haskalah movement, which was antagonistic to the traditional yeshivot of Eastern Europe. But Rav Soloveitchik would not be dissuaded, explaining that the Torah writes: ‘You shall not see the ox of your brother or his sheep or goat lost, and hide yourself from them; you shall surely return them to your brother.’ Based on the unusual phrasing of this verse, the Talmud teaches that there are exceptions to the obligation to return a lost object.
However, in Isaiah 58:7 we read, ‘From your flesh you shall not hide.’ In that case, the Talmud never says that there are exceptions, because a person must never hide from his own family. Therefore, said Rav Soloveitchik, I will visit my relative.
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MAZAL TOV * to Shelly and Miriam Aberman on the marriage of their son Yoni to Aliza Pollack (Cleveland). Mazal Tov to grandparents Art and Sandy Aberman and Dr. Fred and Laura Krause. * to Meira and Jim Mainzer on the birth of a grandson. Proud parents are Zach and Arielle Mainzer. * to Dr Yigal and Donna Yahav on the marriage of their daughter Ariella, to Beni Banbahzi. * to Danny and Alida Harris on the marriage of their daughter, Marnina, to Eli Frenkel. Mazal Tov to the grandmother, Mrs. Miryam Harris. * to Larry and Sharon Chambers on the birth of a great granddaughter. The proud parents are Miri and Yosi Imergeen (Israel.) * to Norman and Malkie Goldberg on the birth of a grandson. Special Mazal Tov to the great grandmother Connie Chaitovsky. The proud parents are Ari and Sarah Goldberg (Israel). * to Oren and Noemy Skidlesky on the marriage of their son Noam to Avigayil Keiser (New Jersey). Mazal Tov to grandparents Howard and Shoshana Benditzson.
* to Jack and Anne Maryles on the upcoming marriage of their grandson Shimon Schultz to Miriam Friedman (Israel).
REFUAH SHLAIMA * to Etai Rimel who is recovering from surgery * to Shifra Yehudis Orlian who is recuperating at home
CONDOLENCES * to Donna and Dr. Yigal Yahav and family on the loss of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother Mrs. Sharon Wishner z”l. Condolence calls can be made through Tuesday September 1st at the Yahav residence, 8630 Keeler, Skokie. Shiva hours are from after Shacharit until 10:00 AM and from 4:00-9:00 PM. Condolence calls can also be made via phone at 847-722-8788. Shacharit is at 7:15 AM and Mincha/Maariv is at 7:15 PM.
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