I've heard that the reason for standing during the reading of the Aseres Hadibros relates to the fact that we are attempting to<br>
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).<br>
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<div style="CLEAR: both">Michael Feldstein<br>
Stamford, CT </div>
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