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What scrolls does a Jewish ark hold?
The Torah scroll.
What is the Jewish mantle what does it do?
It is an embroidered cloth cover for the Torah-scroll. See also:More about Torah-scrolls
Who was sworn in with a Torah?
Nobody. Jewish public officials are sworn in with a Tanakh or Jewish Bible, not with a Torah Scroll in the United States and other countries that have similar ceremonies.
Why is a scribe allowed to write a torah?
The question should be "Why is only a scribe allowed to write a Torah." And the answer is that the Torah-scroll must be written according to Jewish law; otherwise it's invalid. Jewish law states that the person writing the Torah-scroll must be trained; it's this training that makes the person a scribe.
Where is a Torah buried?
The parchment on which the Torah text is written is properly called a Torah scroll or, in Hebrew, a Sefer Torah (sefermeans book). A Torah scroll that is damaged or worn out is treated the same as a deceased Jewish person: it is buried in a cemetery (or at least in the ground), with a burial ceremony and mourning.
What is a mantle in a synagogue and what does it do?
1) A mantle is the cloth cover in which the Torah-scroll is wrapped. 2) Some use the translation of "mantle" for the word Tallit, the fringed garment worn by Jewish men during morning prayers.
Do jewish people cover their holy book?
the Torah scroll is kept covered in a cloth covering.
Where to bury a damaged Torah Scroll?
Unusable Torah-scrolls are buried in a separate plot in a Jewish cemetery. This must be done with Rabbinic supervision.
What is a Jewish mantle?
A Jewish mantle, also known as a Torah mantle, is a decorative cover that is used to dress a Torah scroll. It is typically made of rich fabric and often adorned with intricate embroidery or designs. The mantle helps to protect and honor the Torah scroll, which contains the sacred texts of the Hebrew Bible.
What do you call the object that is used to scroll through the pages of the Torah the religious book of the Jewish religion?
A yad
What are some worshipful objects in the Jewish synagogue?
The Torah-scroll, the prayerbooks; and many synagogues have an eternal lamp.
What is special about synagogues?
The Torah scroll in its original form and language..plus people who have an unbroken tradition as to its meaning.
