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What does a yad symbolise?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 12/12/2022

The yad meaning "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, used to point to the text during the Torah reading from the parchment Torah scrolls. It is intended to prevent anyone from touching the parchment, which is considered sacred

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