
Yad - Wikipedia
A yad (Hebrew: יד, romanized: yad; Yiddish: האַנט, romanized: hant, lit. 'hand') is a Jewish ritual pointer, or stylus, popularly known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text …
The Accessories for the Torah - Chabad.org
A yad, used to point during the reading of the Torah. The yad ("hand") is the pointer that the reader of the Torah uses to help others follow the written words as he reads. Usually made of …
Torah Pointers, Yad - Judaica Web Store
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Yad | Torah, Talmud, Scroll | Britannica
Yad, in Judaism, a ritual object, usually made of silver but sometimes of wood or other materials, that consists of a shaft affixed to a miniature representation of a hand with its index finger …
Yad - Jewish Virtual Library
(3) The Mishneh Torah of Maimonides is most commonly referred to as the Yad, the first word of the phrase "yad ha-ḥazakah" (the "mighty hand" – cf. Deut. 34:12). Maimonides did not give …
Learn the Meaning and History of Torah Pointers! - by the ICOJ
Torah pointers, also known as Yad or Yad Torah, are ritual pointers Jewish readers use when reading from the Torah scroll, especially during services. The Torah scroll is considered …
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What Does the Hebrew Word “Yad” Mean? - Chabad.org
What Does the Hebrew Word “Yad” Mean? The word yad (Heb. יד) means “hand.” It can also refer to the pointer used during the public reading of the Torah scroll. The traditional shape of the …
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YAD - JewishEncyclopedia.com
There are various styles of yad for the Sefer Torah. The usual size is about 12 inches long. It is made in the fashion of a staff or scepter, narrowed down at the end, which is in the shape of a …