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What is the pointer called that is used when reading the Torah?
The pointer that is used when reading the Torah is called a yad
What objects are used when reading the Torah?
The object that is used when reading from the Torah scroll is a pointer called a `yad`.
When people are reading from the Torah they are reading from?
The synagogue
Why do they read Torah on Mondays and Thursdays?
In order not to go three days without Torah-reading.
What do Jews have to do before reading from the Torah?
They have to learn Hebrew.
Is reading from the Torah permitted in the afternoon at an afternoon Bar Mitzvah?
The Torah is read in the afternoon on Sabbath, Yom Kippur, and public fast days. If a Bar Mitzvah is being highlighted at one of those services, then the Torah is read. Technically, a Bar Mitzvah in and of itself would not be a reason to read the Torah at a service where it wouldn't otherwise be read.
Why do Humanistic Jews celebrate Simchat Torah?
For the same reasons as the other branches - the celebrate the completion of reading the Torah.
Why do you celebrate the Simchat Torah?
It marks the completion of a yearly cycle of reading the Torah, and the privilege of beginning to read it again.
Why is the Torah important at a bar mitzvah?
Since the bar mitzvah symbolizes the adulthood of the young man who undergoes that ritual, it also means that this person is now old enough to participate in all the normal Jewish rituals such as daily prayers, and so forth. The reading of the Torah is an inauguration of what is hoped to be many more religious rituals to come.
What goes on at a Jewish service?
Prayer to God and reading from the Torah.
What does worship involve for the Jews?
Praying to God and reading from the Torah.
Are you allowed to stop reading the Torah?
You could, but I wouldn't recommend it.
