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According to Torah itself, nothing, just read and understand it. However, Judaism has placed traditions upon the reading of Torah which would include a processional, a kissing of the scroll, and other traditions geared at paying reverence to Torah as "the Word of God."
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agobecause then they are clean and fresh and have left there sins behind.
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We say prayers before reading the Torah.
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∙ 13y agoIf it's a weekday morning service, they will put on a tallit and tefillin. If it's Saturday morning, just a tallit. Some Jews wash their hands before praying.
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∙ 8y agoYou have to learn the traditional method of chanting the Hebrew text (musical cantillation).
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∙ 12y agoSay a blessing on it.
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What were the terms of the Sinai covenant?
The Jews must obey the Torah and God will treasure them and give them peace prosperity and offspring.
How do Jews treat the Torah?
what i want to know how do jews treat it when its old
Why is it important the new king is Jewish?
The Torah states (Deuteronomy ch. 17) that the king reigning over the Jews must be a Jew.
What instrument must you tap before reading the barometer on it?
do you have to tap a barometer daily to get correct reading
What instrument must you tap before reading it?
One traditionally taps a barometer before taking the pressure reading and weather forecast.
What are the 3 major groups of Jews and what do they believe?
Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed. They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important; and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah, not the other way around. Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.
Do non-orthodox Jews observe the kosher diet?
Some do, some do not. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah, not the other way around.Non-Orthodox groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also:Modern challenges for observant Jews
Do reform jews eat pork?
All Jews have the same Torah, which contains the basic laws of keeping kosher. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also:Why do some Jews not keep kosher?How do you keep kosher?
If a rider is attached to a bill it must be introduced before what event?
If a rider is attached to a bill it must be introduced before first reading.
What must you wear while reciting the Torah?
One should be dressed modestly of course in reverence to the Torah. Other than that there is no specific obligation to wear something special. However, it is generally an accepted custom to wear a Tallit in the synagogue when reading or being called up to the Torah for an Aliyah.
Why do Jews keep the Torah in an ark?
The Jewish law is: "One must show great honor to the Torah scrolls and it is a mitzvah to set aside a special place for them, to honor that place, and to beautify it." (Sh. Ar., YD 282)
How many variations of judaism exist today?
Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.
