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When reading from a Torah scroll, a pointer called a 'yad' is used. The yad helps the reader keep their place without using their fingers. This prevents the parchment from picking up dirt and potentially having the text smudged.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on how the question is read:
If you're asking about "any old scroll", Typically, a Jew will read a scroll by looking at the letters and then pronouncing them. Jews do not have a technique for reading that non-Jews lack.
If you're asking about the Torah-scroll and the scrolls of the Prophets in particular, they are read with a customary chant (cantillation; trope), which adds an additional level of meaning and also serves as punctuation.
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∙ 13y agoThey use a kosher Torah scroll, (one in which the entire text of the Torah has been
hand-written, using the proper materials and with no known errors), a table upon
which to open the scroll for reading, and a minimum of ten Jewish adult males to
convene a formal service, of whom one is capable and prepared to read the proper
portion for the specific occasion of the reading.
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∙ 8y agoThe pointer used is called a "Yad" - which is Hebrew for "hand".
a yad (a small hand made of silver) to point to where they're reading.
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∙ 13y agoA pointer called a 'yad' is used.
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What do Jew's use to read the worship stuff?
When Jews read the Torah, they use a pointer called a "yad" because they're not allow to touch the Torah with their hands.
How do they keep the Torah scroll safe?
Jews keep the Torah in a separate room and when they need it the Jews can't touch it so they use a pointer when they read from it. I hope that helps
When would a Jew use a Torah?
The Torah is the Hebrew Bible. Like the Christian Bible, the Torah can be read and studied at anytime. In synagogues, it is most commonly used during Shabbat morning prayer services in which a section of the Torah is read every week.
How do Jews look after the Torah?
Non-Jewish answerThey keep it high up on a shelf and make sure no one can take it. they use a stick to turn the pages.Jewish answer:Physical careTorah-scrolls are wrapped in a velvet mantle and are kept in the front of the synagogue in a heavy, special cabinet.Spiritual careWe care for the Torah by learning it and obeying it.
Are there any special artifacts in a synagogue?
Some synagogue artifacts are: aaron kodesh-"holy ark" which contains Torah scrolls Torah scrolls- parchment scrolls on which the bible is written bimah-table where Torah scrolls are read ner tamid- "eternal light" is a lamb that reminds Jews of the temple in Jerusalem mechitzah- divider between male and female prayer areas Torah cover-cloth fabric covering the Torah scrolls when not in use yad- "hand" a metal, sticklike instrument used to mark one's place when reading the Torah parochet-curtain that covers the ark Elijah's chair-traditional chair reserved for Elijah the prophet. used only during brit mila
Why do Jews use a crown for the Torah?
To honor the Torah and glorify it.
How do the Jews use the Torah?
The Torah-scroll itself is read in the synagogue. Printed copies of the Torah are studied (along with other texts such as commentaries) in synagogues, yeshivas, and homes. The Torah is studied for its intrinsic value; and for knowledge, inspiration, and reverence.
Why do Jews keep the Torah in an ark?
The Jewish law is: "One must show great honor to the Torah scrolls and it is a mitzvah to set aside a special place for them, to honor that place, and to beautify it." (Sh. Ar., YD 282)
Do egyptians still use scrolls?
Egyptians no longer use scrolls to record and transmit information. Ancient scrolls that have survived until this day are still studied by academics and researchers, and are otherwise carefully preserved and stored. Some cultures and religions still use scrolls for ceremonial or religious purposes (such as Torah scrolls or Hanging scrolls).
What do Jews use instead of tooching the Torah to toch the Torah?
A yad "the pointer'
What book do Jews use to learn Judaism?
The Torah.
What book do Jews pray to?
Jews pray to God. The books which we use during worship include the Siddur (Hebrew prayerbook), the Torah, and the Prophets. Portions of the Torah-scroll are read during services several times each week, and a small passage from the Prophets is read during the Shabbat morning services.See also the Related Links.Link: More about Jewish prayer servicesLink: More about the Torah and Prophets
