Q&A: Tallit for Someone Called Up to the Torah at Mincha While Wearing a Short-Sleeved Shirt
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Tallit for Someone Called Up to the Torah at Mincha While Wearing a Short-Sleeved Shirt
Question
Is there, as a matter of strict law, an obligation for a person called up to the Torah to wrap himself in a tallit if he is wearing a short-sleeved shirt?
The shirt covers the shoulder but not the elbow, and this is in the weather of the Land of Israel.
If there is indeed such an obligation, what is the source?
Thanks in advance
Answer
No. There is no lack of respect in this.