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Who used the Torah?
Jews still use the Torah today.
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How is the Torah used?
The Torah is the backbone of Judaism. The core guidelines for how Jews should live their lives are in the Torah. The Torah is studied and every day a portion, called a 'parsha', is read.
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What is a torah scroll used for?
The Torah is taken out of a cabinet in the synagogue (called a holy ark), and chanted from every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. It is studied and celebrated. Many congregations parade it around the...
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What is used to touch the Torah?
A 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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When were the Torah scrolls used?
Torah scrolls are read from several times every week. (minimum: Monday, Thursday and Sabbath mornings).