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The Torah-scroll is read in the synagogue four times weekly, minimum; sometimes more.
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Is the Torah always in scroll form?
When used in prayer services, the Torah is always in scroll form. When it is studied in classrooms or study groups, it is almost NEVER in scroll form, except to show students what a Torah scroll looks like. When the Torah is in book form, it is often called a Humash or Pentateuch.
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 objects are used when reading the Torah?
The object that is used when reading from the Torah scroll is a pointer called a `yad`.
What is a yad and how is it used?
A Yad, literally "hand", is a Jewish Torah Pointer and is used to follow the text of the Torah.
What book did Judaism used?
The Torah
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.
Did Jews take Torah with them to captivity?
not often, but they did hide (or bury) many of them.
What are the three main uses for a synagogue and why?
A synagogue is a house of prayer. It is often, but not always, also used for Torah-classes. Occasionally, it may be used as a place of public meeting or for certain social functions.
What community is the Torah used in?
The Jewish community
Who is the Torah still used by?
Jewish Synagogs
When was the Torah first used?
In 1280BCE i think.
What is a word used by Jews to refer to their scriptures?
Torah
