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There was a time when the Jews were subjected to a persecution which included a decree that they not read from the Torah. In order that the weekly Torah readings not fall into disuse, the Sages instituted a custom to read a portion from the prophets that was a similar subject to each week's Torah reading.
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∙ 12y agoThe Torah is a "book" (there is 1 Torah but it is split into 5 books) of the Jewish peoples history and laws
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Why was the Torah named Torah?
The word Torah means 'Teachings'.
Why is the Torah called the Torah?
Torah is the Hebrew word for "Teaching" or "Instruction".Answer:The Torah itself names itself "The Torah" (Deuteronomy 31:24).
What is the hebrew word for Torah reader?
a male torah reader = koreh torah (קורא תורה) a female torah reader = koreht torah (קוראת תורה) (You can also say ba'al torah for men and ba'alat torah for women)
What is a D'var Torah?
A D'var Torah is an expounding of a Torah idea or thought.
What is the Torah read from?
A Torah scroll, a Tanakh, a book with the Torah in it...! There are countless possibilities!
What is the Torah book called?
Torah...
How many pesukim are in the Torah?
The Torah has 5845 pesukim (verses). See also:More about the Torah
What are the release dates for Magnum P-I- - 1980 Torah Torah Torah 5-21?
Magnum P-I- - 1980 Torah Torah Torah 5-21 was released on: USA: 28 March 1985 Germany: 14 April 1991
Why is Simchat Torah Rejoicing Of the Torah important to Jews?
1. It is commanded in the Torah just like Shabbat 2. It shows love for the Torah
What happens with the Torah in a synagogue?
The Torah is read.
What is the Law of Torah?
The Torah itself is the Law.
Torah as a girl's name?
Torah Bright
