0
The Torah, which means Teachings, forms the core of the Jewish Bible, the Tanach.
It consists of 5 books: Bereishit (Genesis), Shemot (Exodus), Vayikra (Leviticus), Bamidbar (Numbers), Devarim (Deuteronomy).
The Tanach is made up of the Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), and K'tuvim (Writings). The Christian Old Testament was based on the Tanach, however, it was altered to support the teachings of Christianity.
Judaism teaches that the Torah was given to Moses by HaShem (The Creator). The Torah provides the guidelines to Jews in regard to how we can live righteously. The Torah is written in Hebrew.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agothe Torah scroll is orriginally read and written in Hebrew
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the handwritten holy books for judaism?
The Torah scroll which we read in the synagogue is written by hand on parchment.
What is the Torah read from?
A Torah scroll, a Tanakh, a book with the Torah in it...! There are countless possibilities!
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 a scroll and not a book?
A Torah is a scroll and not a book becauseit does not open pagewise like a book it is roled from one end and read and rewound from the otherside.
How often is the Torah used?
The Torah-scroll is read in the synagogue four times weekly, minimum; sometimes more.
What do the Jews read their holy books out of?
The Torah, when read in the synagogue, is always read from a Torah-scroll. The Prophets are often read from printed volumes, but ideally are read from scrolls. When studying privately, only printed volumes are used.See also:More about Torah-scrolls
Do Jews read their holy book from a lectern?
Yes. Judaism has set portions of the Torah (Pentateuch) which are read on specific days. When these are to be read, the Torah scroll is placed on an elevated lectern in front of the congregation and read.
What language do Jews chant from Torah?
The Torah is written ... and read from ... in Hebrew.
What is a Torah reader in judaism?
The Torah reader is anyone, usually the Cantor or Chazan, who chants the passages which are read from the Torah scroll with a customary melody (cantillation; trope).
What is the Torah in the synagogue?
Torah-scrolls must be written by a specially trained pious and knowledgeable scribe called a sofer.The scroll is written on parchment by hand, in Hebrew calligraphy with precise shapes for the letters. This takes about six months to a year.The ink is prepared in a traditional manner; and inexactly-written letters must be rewritten before the scroll may be read from.The scroll is kept wrapped in an embroidered cloth cover in a special ark in the synagogue.The Torah is read from as part of the public prayers several times a week, in a cycle over the course of each year.During the Torah-reading, a traditional chant (cantillation) is used to sing the words, and the place in the text is pointed to with a yad (a silver pointer).
How do the Jews use the Torah?
The Torah-scroll itself is read in the synagogue. Printed copies of the Torah are studied (along with other texts such as commentaries) in synagogues, yeshivas, and homes. The Torah is studied for its intrinsic value; and for knowledge, inspiration, and reverence.
What does a yad represent?
It represents a human hand ("yad"), and is used to point to the place in the Torah scroll which is being read.
