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What do Jews use instead of tooching the Torah to toch the Torah?
A yad "the pointer'
What is a Rabbi's item of authority?
The Torah
What do they use to pick up the Torah instead of their fingers?
People pick up Torahs with their hands.
What is the use for a yan?
It's a yad, not a yan. The yad is used as a pointer whilst reading the Torah. As the Torah is holy, no-one is allowed to touch it (excpet the scribe), so people use yads instead.
What is the essential item which turns a worship space into a synagogue?
A Torah-scroll.
What is the Torah's symbolic meaning?
The Torah isn't a symbolic item. It it is the backbone of Judaism, providing the core guidelines for how Jews are supposed to live.
What do they do instead of touching the Torah what is the Hebrew name?
You are thinking about a Yad. It is a pointer in the shape of a little arm, made of silver.See also the Related Link.More about the Torah-scroll
What is an icon that represents a link to an item instead of the item?
a shortcut
Why is the Torah made from a kosher animal instead of paper?
There was no paper then.
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.
What do they use instead of there fingers to touch the Torah?
A pointer called a 'yad' is used to keep ones place when reading from the Torah.
