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The Torah reader usually uses a pointer called a "yad". Yad literally means "hand". It's usually made of metal and often has a stylized hand with an index finger pointing at the end.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoA special pointer called a Yad. It's a hand with a pointer finger to help avoid getting lost while reading the Torah, since touching the Torah with our hands is NOT permitted.
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∙ 12y agoIt is customary not to touch the parchment directly. Instead, a piece of cloth is used to touch or handle the parchment.
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∙ 10y agoA silver pointer.
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∙ 9y agoA silver pointer called a Yad (hand).
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∙ 9y agothe pointer called a yad
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Jewish tradition forbids touching the parchment on which the scrolls of the Torah are written, so when reading, the reader uses a yad, a pointing stick, to point to the text being read. When the Torah scrolls are rolled up and "dressed" in their decorative covers, people touch the covers with their prayerbooks or with the fringes of their prayer shawls as a sign of reverence.
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How is the Jewish holy book shown respect?
The Torah is read in public, people kiss it, people don't touch the parchment directly, and the Torah is covered in an embroidered cloth.
Are Jews allowed to touch the Torah?
Jews may not touch the Torah's parchment except when it is being written or repaired. They are allowed, however, to touch the covered scroll.
Who was allowed to touch the Torah?
Anyone can touch the outside of a Torah or its handles. But no one can touch the actual text on the parchment, because touching could damage it by smearing the ink.
What is the use for a yan?
It's a yad, not a yan. The yad is used as a pointer whilst reading the Torah. As the Torah is holy, no-one is allowed to touch it (excpet the scribe), so people use yads instead.
What does the Jewish law requiring use of a yad tell you about the value placed on the Torah by the Hebrews?
The yad (a small pointer, usually of silver) is used in order to read the Torah accurately without needing to touch it. This is because of the high honor in which we hold the Torah scroll. See also:Facts about Torah scrolls
Why do jewishh people have Torah scrolls?
That's how the Torah was created.
What does the Torah say that moses did for the people?
He brought them the Torah from God.
Why can't Jews touch their holy book?
It is permissible to touch the covered scroll. The only prohibition is to touch the actual parchment itself. That is forbidden out of respect. Also, you don't touch the parchment with your hand so that you don't get the parchment dirty. Even just the oil from your skin can mark or smudge the text. The Talmud forbids touching the Torah-parchment directly (Talmud, Shabbat 14a), as a matter of respect and in order not to damage the letters. Instead, in order to point to words while reading the Torah, they use a silver pointer called a Yad.
Who are the Torah people?
The people around whom the Torah focuses are the Jews, also known as Israelites.
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.
How do they keep the Torah scroll safe?
Jews keep the Torah in a separate room and when they need it the Jews can't touch it so they use a pointer when they read from it. I hope that helps
Why don't Jews touch the Torah-scroll?
Because of the holiness of the scroll, we don't touch the parchment itself (Talmud, Megillah 32a). See also the Related Link.More about Torah-scrolls
