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In most synagogues, it is customary for people to cover their heads as a sign of respect for God and acknowledgement that there is something "above" us in the universe. Head coverings, called kippot, are available in the back of the sanctuary. Those who are over the age of 13 often wear atallit (prayer shawl) which has special ritual fringes (called tzitzit) on the corners. The Torah commands Jews to wear fringes on the corners of their garments as a reminder of God's commandments. Wearing the tallit helps the worshiper concentrate better on prayer. Non-Jewish visitors do not wear the tallit.
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Where is the Torah read?
The Torah is read in synagogues across the world
What is the platform from which the Torah scrolls are read?
The platform where the Torah is read from is referred to as the "Bimah."
What happens with the Torah in a synagogue?
The Torah is read.
Is it hard to read the Torah?
For those who are not fluent in Hebrew, it is hard to read the Torah as the Torah scroll does not have nikkudot (pronunciation indicators).
What do Judaism's read?
they read the Torah
What is the Torah read from?
A Torah scroll, a Tanakh, a book with the Torah in it...! There are countless possibilities!
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
What language do Jews chant from Torah?
The Torah is written ... and read from ... in Hebrew.
What age do Jews read the Torah?
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.
Who is allowed to read the Torah?
Jews
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
Who is aloud to read the Torah?
Any adult Jewish male who observes Judaism in his personal life, and is capable of learning the reading of the portion of Torah and rendering it properly in public, is permitted to read the Torah at the service during which it is read.
