[Avodah] Standing for Torah reading

[Michael Feldstein]

I've heard that the reason for standing during the reading of the Aseres Hadibros relates to the fact that we are attempting to
recreate the scene at ma'amad Har Sinai.? Does anyone know a reason why we stand for Az Yashir? And can anyone explain a new minhag that has emerged in at least one?Long Island?shul of standing for the reading of Parshas Zachor (it seems that it can't be because it's a mitzvah from the Torah to hear this portion, as there are plenty of mitzvot from the Torah, such as bentching, where we don't stand).




Michael Feldstein
Stamford, CT 
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