This sugya focuses on the obligation to stand up for one’s parents.

It is a universal practice to stand as a sign of respect for Gedolim, Rabonim, and Roshei Yeshiva.  Yet, standing up for one’s parents is not so common.  Are we behaving as we should?

Some of the questions discussed:

• Does the obligation to stand fall under Kibud Av or Morah Av?
• How many times a day is one obligated to stand?
• What if one is in the middle of learning or davening?
• Is there a difference between standing up for a Talmid Chochom or standing up for a parent?
• The Gemara says that one may not stand for his Rebbe more than once in the morning and once in the evening, to avoid according him with more honor than  Hashem.  Does this rule apply to parents as well?
• Why are some people not makpid to stand while the Sefer Torah is out during the Hakafos on Simchas Torah?
• Can a parent be mochel on his honor so that his children would not need to stand up for him?  Does this depend on whether “standing” falls under the category of “morah” or “kavod”?