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A yad (Hebrew: יד, literally "hand") is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parchment Torah scrolls.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe pointer is called a Yad (hand). It's pointer finger helps show the spot where the Torah is being read, since we're not permitted to touch the parchment with our hands.
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What is the silver pointer in a synagogue?
The pointer a person uses in a synagogue is called a Yad. They use it to read from the Torah. It is also used during Bar Mitzvahs.
What do they use instead of there fingers to touch the Torah?
A pointer called a 'yad' is used to keep ones place when reading from the Torah.
What is a synagogue congregation called?
It's called a synagogue congregation.
How do Jewish people point to the words in the Torah?
With a silver pointer called a Yad. It is typically about the size of a pencil or slightly bigger.
What do you called the tip of the mouse pointer?
pointer
What do they use to touch the Torah and what is its Hebrew name?
When reading the torah, a silver pointer is traditionally used, called a yad (prounounced YAHD). Yad means hand, and the tip of the pointer is shaped like a human hand pointing.
What is the pointer called that is used when reading the Torah?
The pointer that is used when reading the Torah is called a yad
What is it called when you make a shot behind the arc in NBA?
a threee pointer
What is Dazzling Pointer in c plus plus?
The pointer that points to a block of memory that does not exist is called a dazzling pointer or wild pointer
What is the Hebrew name for meeting place in a synagogue?
There is no special place in a synagogue called a "meeting place"
What is the pointer called in text?
it is called a cursor
What are the steps called in a synagogue?
There is no special word for the steps in a synagogue. You may be thinking of the raised platform in the front or center of the chapel which is called a bima.
