Yad (Torah pointer) c. 20th century

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This 20th-century silver Yad (Torah pointer) is a religious object used in Jewish tradition to follow the text during readings of the Torah. It is characterized by its elongated, slender form with a hand-shaped tip, often symbolizing the act of pointing, and a round knob at the top for comfortable holding. The Yad's design and craftsmanship reflect the enduring importance of the Torah in Jewish culture.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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The person reading a Torah always uses a yad (Hebrew for "hand"), or Torah pointer, to keep his or her place, because touching the parchment with fingers causes the ink to deteriorate.