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Sefer Torah(Hebrew; “Book of the Law”) In Judaism, the Pentateuch (see Torah), when written in Hebrew by a qualified calligrapher on vellum or parchment and enshrined in the Ark of the Law in a synagogue. It is used for public readings during services on the Sabbath, Mondays, Thursdays, and religious festivals. Sephardic Jews often enclose it in a wooden or metal case; Ashkenazi Jews cover it with an ornate mantle of cloth decorated with ritual ornaments. Its scrolls are handled according to prescribed ritual that reflects the esteem in which the scrolls are held. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Director of al-Arabiya Channel at the Turkish state-run television Sefer Turan said that the Syrian-Turkish relations have stepped up remarkably on the regional and international levels. Professor Sefer Tahiri says the demonstrations are an expression of an emotional excitement. The Tree of Life is explained in Sefer Yetzira ("Book of Creation"). |
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