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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.
What can Jewish people do and not do?
You'll have to read the entire Torah.
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 does Divrei Torah mean?
Diver Torah, plural for a davar Torah, is a lesson given by someone to a group of people that is related to the section of the Torah being read that week
Where is the Torah read?
The Torah is read in synagogues across the world
What is the Bimah in a othodox synagogue?
The Bimah is raised for the core worship of the synagogue
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 most popular Book people read in judaism?
The single most-read book in Judaism is the Torah.
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
