145. Starting and Ending an Aliyah

23:21 Similarly, the baal korei should not start an aliyah within fewer than three verses from the start of a section. Therefore, the preceding aliyah, should not be concluded within fewer than three verses from the start of section.

23:22 The baal korei should endeavor to start and end the reading with subjects that have positive implications for the Jewish people. An aliyah should not end talking about someone who performed an evil act.