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How was the Torah treated?
carefully!
What are the significance of festivals to Jews?
The festivals remind us of events in our early history such as the Exodus and the Giving of the Torah.
Why is the Torah treated carefully?
Respect and love for God's word.
How many biblicall established Jewish festivals?
See the attached Related Link for a list. See also Leviticus ch.23, where all of the Torah's Festivals are listed.
How is the Torah treated?
With proper respect
Where is a Torah buried?
The parchment on which the Torah text is written is properly called a Torah scroll or, in Hebrew, a Sefer Torah (sefermeans book). A Torah scroll that is damaged or worn out is treated the same as a deceased Jewish person: it is buried in a cemetery (or at least in the ground), with a burial ceremony and mourning.
Where did the sukkot festival began?
In the Sinai Peninsula, when God gave the Torah, in which Sukkot is one of the festivals (Leviticus ch.23).
What food is eaten at a simchat Torah festival?
The same as the Sabbath and other festivals: wine, challah-bread, meat and cooked foods, etc.
What are edot in Judaism?
Edot, also pronounced eydot (or eydos) are mitzvot (Torah-commands) which commemorate. The Sabbath, the festivals, and tefillin are some examples.
What portions of the Torah seem to be emphasized?
A few examples:1) The beginning passages of the Torah. Being at the beginning of the Torah makes them prominent. 2) The closing verses of the Torah, for a similar reason.3) Any passage or topic which is repeated, such as the Shabbat, the festivals, the Tabernacle, and the phrase "Abraham, Isaac and Jacob."4) Any passage which is spoken to the entire assembled nation, such as the Ten Commandments.See also:More about the Torah
What is the pilgrimage of Judiasm?
The mitzva (Torah-precept) of pilgrimage existed during Temple times (that is, until about 1950 years ago). The Torah tells us (Deuteronomy ch.16 and elsewhere) to visit the Holy Temple three times a year, at the time of the three yearly festivals (which are enumerated there).
What is a synogogue platform?
Also known as a bimah, they are raised platforms in the center of the synagogue with a raised reading desk, where the Ashkenazi (German) ritual, the Torah, and the Haftarah are read during Sabbath and festivals.
