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Who are the people called that read out the Torah?
They're called Rabbis.
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.
What is forbidden by Jewish people to the Torah instead they use a pointer to read the Torah called yad?
The Torah has supreme holiness and should not be touched by hand. However, it is read publicly and individuals are called up to the Torah to chant the blessings said before and after the reading of each section. In order that the person can follow the reading the reader uses a Yad or pointer to show the individual the place as the Torah is being read.
Why do Jews use a crown for the Torah?
To honor the Torah and glorify it.
Where is the Torah read?
The Torah is read in synagogues across the world
What is the podium called where the priest reads the Torah?
If you're referring to a kohen (sometimes translated as "priest"), you should bear in mind that both kohanim and non-kohanim may read the Torah. In Judaism, any man over the age of 13 (women too in some communities) may read from the Torah scroll for the public. The platform the Torah is read from is called a 'bimah' (BEE-mah).
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 is the Hebrew word for the pointer used to read the Torah?
This tool is called a Yad (יד)
What happens with the Torah in a synagogue?
The Torah is read.
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
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).
Why is the Torah dressed in that way?
To protect it and to honor it.
