Editing Sefer Torah (section)

== Hachnassat Sefer Torah ==
Extended article – Atah Hareita

When a new Sefer Torah is completed, it is customary in Jewish communities to hold an honorable ceremony and to lead the Sefer Torah to the synagogue in a colorful procession through the city streets, accompanied by torches and dancing. The day when a Sefer Torah is brought into one of the synagogues in the city is considered a day of joy, and Tachanun is not recited throughout the entire city.

When the procession with the Sefer Torah reaches the synagogue, they come out with the old Sifrei Torah to welcome the new Sefer Torah. Before placing the Sefer Torah in the Aron Kodesh, the verses of 'Atah Hareita' are recited (said each year on Simchat Torah during the 'Hakafot').

Hachnassat Sefer Torah is conducive to many matters, and some have the custom to distribute pieces from the leftover fabric used to sew the new mantle for the Sefer Torah.

According to the Rebbe's instruction, one should not delay a Hachnassat Sefer Torah, and one should try to avoid moving it from city to city as much as possible.