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Where would a Jewish person go to hear the Torah scroll read out loud?
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Torah-scrolls are kept in synagogues (Jewish houses of prayer), in the Holy Ark, which is a special cabinet in the front of the synagogue. The scrolls are taken out when they are to be read from in public, which is done several times each week.
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What is the most important part of a Jewish worship ceremony?
Hard to say. Here's one man's opinion: -- During a service that includes public Torah reading, it's the public Torah reading. -- During a service that doesn't, it would be the Amidah (Sh'moneh Esrei).
Why is the Torah the most treasured possession in the Jewish religion?
The Torah is the most treasured possession in Judaism as it is what forms the backbone of Judaism. Without the Torah, there would be no Judaism.
What were the earliest translations of Hebrew scriptures?
When the Torah was read publicly at the time of the Temples, the person reading directly from the scroll would read the Hebrew and another person would translate to the commonly spoken language at the same time.
What objects or relics would you find in a Jewish synanogue?
The Torah.
What is a mezuzah. Where would you find one in a jewish home. what does it represent?
A Mezuzah is a scroll with verses from the Torah hand written on it. They are located on every doorway in a Jewish home except for doors going into washrooms. The mezuzah is a daily reminder and declaration of Jewish faith. Please see the related link for a detailed explanation.
Would regular Jews own a Torah in the 1900s?
Most religiously observant Jews would own a print copy of the whole Tanach (Jewish Bible), not just the Torah.
Why were rabbis important to the Jewish faith?
They were the conduit that received, continued and taught the Torah and its accompanying Oral Tradition. Without this, the Torah would be hieroglyphics to us.
What is Jewish righteouness?
The concept of righteousness in the Torah means doing the will of God to the greatest possible extent. To describe it in detail would mean to print out the entire Torah, since it is the guide for righteousness in Judaism.
Can you buy a Torah?
Yes, you can. The Torah actually specifies that every Jewish man is to commission a Torah. However, this is very expensive and the majority of Jews are not able to do so. That being said, it is quite easy to purchase a book form of the Torah from Jewish booksellers.
Why would one need a scroll box?
A scroll box, or scroll bar, is used when continuous text, video, or pictures does not fit in a computer display or window. For example a person would use a scroll box to scroll down a page to view more content.
What would happen if you were caught harboring a Jewish person?
Today, if you were caught harboring a Jewish person, nothing would happen. In WWII, however, you would be forced to go to a concentration camp and would probably die alongside the Jewish person you were harboring.
What is the name of the preachers in a synagogue?
Judaism doesn't have preachers, that's a Christian concept.
