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What does the Jewish law requiring use of a yad tell you about the value placed on the Torah by the Hebrews?
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∙ 8y ago
The yad (a small pointer, usually of silver) is used in order to read the Torah accurately without needing to touch it. This is because of the high honor in which we hold the Torah scroll. See also:
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∙ 10y agoThe use of a yad (a pointer) is because we're not allowed to touch the Torah's parchment. This is because the Torah scroll is holy and we treat it with care and reverence.
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∙ 8y agoThe "yad" demonstrates that the parchment of the Torah is so hallowed that it is not permitted human contact.
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What are the names of the Jewish ancestor who created the Torah?
the Hebrews
Why were Hebrews a big influence on history?
The hebrews were in both the christian old testament and the Jewish Torah, they basically were the cornerstone of both major religions in the united states.
What states the proper moral and religious conduct for the hebrews?
It is called Jewish Law or "Halacha" (הלכה) and it is spelled out in the Torah (תורה).
Why and how did the Hebrews decide to change the way they ate?
Jewish dietary rules are based on the Torah. Within the Torah there are a series of core rules specifying what is considered fit and not fit for eating.
Why might the Hebrews leader Moses be known as the lawgiver?
Because tradition holds that Moses gave the Torah (Jewish laws) to the people.
Why did the hebrews change religion when they moved to babylonia?
They didn't. They were Jewish and remained that way. The Torah is much older than the Babylonian exile.
What does the Torah contan?
Torah contains the books:Genesis: Outlining the origins of the Jewish nation and religionExodus: How Moses liberated the Hebrews and brought them to the Holy LandNumbers: An accounting of the Jewish nation at the time that it came into the Holy LandLeviticus: Describes priestly practices and temple observances for the Jewish religionDeuteronomy: The moral code of the Jewish people
What are some holy books of the Hebrews?
The Torah is the Five Books of Moses. It is the holiest of Jewish books. The Tanach, which is the Hebrew Bible, contains the Torah, the Prophets and the Scriptures. Together, these make up the written law.
How did hebrews obey the kings rules?
Unlike other cultures, the Kings in Jewish history did not make rules. Jews were required to follow the laws of the Torah.
What were the laws of the hebrews based on?
The Torah.
What are the ancient Hebrews laws of god are called?
They have several names:The Torah (תורה)Halakha (הלכה) (which means "the way")The 613 Commandments (תרי״ג מצוות)Jewish Law
Who united the Hebrew kingdom in 1000 BC?
According to Jewish tradition and scripture, the first Hebrews were a small household, founded by Abraham. There is no other source of information about the origin of the Hebrews, other than the Torah.
