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Old 23rd October 2008, 11:31 PM   #6
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Thank you Robert

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman
If I remember correctly this is called a Yad which is pointer that is used when reading the Torah. Robert
As posted, i have learnt that much ... from the web and also from Portuguese Sinagogue illustrations i have.


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... this is called a Yad (יד), a silver pointer used to follow the words of the Tora, once you are not supposed to touch its parchment with your fingers ...
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