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For boys they have to be 13 to read the Torah but for girls they have to be 12 to read it publicly. However, children start studying Torah by first grade so around 6 years old.
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Who is allowed to read the Torah?
Jews
What language do Jews chant from Torah?
The Torah is written ... and read from ... in Hebrew.
Who can't read from the Torah?
Non-Jews
What do Jews read at bar mitzvah?
The Torah and Haftorah
What do Jews read in church?
Jews typically do not go to church and if they do, they would likely read Christian liturgical materials. Jews read the Torah in their synagogues.
In which language did the Jews write the Torah?
The Jews received the Torah from God written in Hebrew, and significant numbers still read and study Torah in the original Hebrew to this day.
What do Jews where on their bar mitzvah?
They read from the Torah for the very first time.
What do the Jews read their holy books out of?
The Torah, when read in the synagogue, is always read from a Torah-scroll. The Prophets are often read from printed volumes, but ideally are read from scrolls. When studying privately, only printed volumes are used.See also:More about Torah-scrolls
How do jews read the Torah?
While some Jews read Torah at home, a surprising amount do not. However, there is a tradition which is kept by most Jews, it is called a Torah portion. The Torah portion is read weekely and is designed so the Torah can be read in 3 years, it also contains an additional read generally from the prophets. An example of a Torah portion is seen below, it is from this past Sabbath's reading.... Mishpatim: "Judgements" February 12/13 2010 - 29 Shvat 5770 Torah- Exd. 21:1 - 24:18 Halftarah- Jer. 34:8-22, 33:25-26
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
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.
Do Jews read their holy book from a lectern?
Yes. Judaism has set portions of the Torah (Pentateuch) which are read on specific days. When these are to be read, the Torah scroll is placed on an elevated lectern in front of the congregation and read.
