Q. A group of family and friends are traveling for Pesach to a settlement of rented houses and we are planing to have a minyan. Since we are traveling with luggage and children, which is the best way to carry a Sefer Torah
A. Piskei Teshuvos (135: 29) rules that when a Sefer Torah is to be transported, it should not be done by using the mail or other delivery services, rather a caring individual, that will carry it himself constantly, honourably and in a proper container should be used.
On note 187 he adds, that if it is in a suitcase or box, it should not be entered as cargo, but taken inside the plane with him and is possible, standing on a nearby seat, and not standing on the ground. He adds. That when in need it may be placed on the overhead compartment, when constantly supervised. The Sefer Torah should always be doubly covered with a Taalis or similar.
When traveling by car or van. Especially if there are small children traveling with, it would be best to place if when properly protected in a overhead secure container on top of the van.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that the box or container of the Sefer Torah, could be placed on the very back of the van, facing the back door, well secured and on top of other items.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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