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Aliyot on Shabbat Without Sufficient Israelites
Jewish law requires seven people to be called to the Torah on Shabbat morning, with specific rules governing which individuals may receive aliyot when certain categories—such as Kohanim or Leviim—are unavailable. These sources address the halakhic framework and practical solutions when the community lacks enough qualified readers.
אם אין כהן בב״ה קורא ישראל במקום כהן
Aliyot With Unequal Numbers of Kohanim and Yisraelim
Sources address the halakhic order of calling people to the Torah on Shabbat morning, establishing the precedence of kohanim and leviim, and discussing how to proceed when the standard distribution of aliyot cannot be evenly maintained among the required categories.
כהן קורא בתורה ראשון ואחריו לוי ואחריו ישראל