[Mesorah] New Shtick

[R. Rich Wolpoe]

«Some have mentioned special locations for the Sefer Torah, so that these things can be done facing forward, yet without turning one's back on the Sefer.

Where was the Sefer in this case?

Thanks!

Akiva Miller»

AFAICT the Torah was held on a bench upon the same elevated platform where the Bimah is.  The one who held the Torah,  was just a few degrees off to the side from being directly behind the Maftir and the Sha"tz.

Gut Voch.
Shalom and Regards, RRW