Jad (EN)

MetallstabFoto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler
The yad is used as a pointing stick when reading the Torah. It usually has the shape of a small hand with an outstretched index finger. This yad has a different shape - a Moroccan yad - and can be categorised as a Torah pointer due to its inscription.
Silver-plated brass, 21x2cm, donated by Mrs Schöneweiß, Vöhl-Obernburg

Ausschnitt des Metallstabes, SpitzeFoto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler
Ausschnitt des Metallstabes, SpitzeFoto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler
Ausschnitt des Metallstabes, SchaftFoto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler
Ausschnitt des Metallstabes, SchaftFoto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler
Ausschnitt des Metallstabes, FußFoto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler
Ausschnitt des Metallstabes, FußFoto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler

 

The inscription is in Hebrew and is translated into German from top to bottom:

Hebräische Schrift
Hebräische Schrift
Hebräische Schrift

 


Söhne Israels.

Aus dem Buch des wiederholten Gesetzes.
[33:4. Deuteronomium]

Und das ist die Tora.
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