Yad (Torah Pointer)
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This silver Torah pointer or yad follows a traditional format with a stem, an arm, and a hand with the index finger pointing upwards. Yad is the Hebrew word for hand. Its main purpose is to guide the reader of the text and to keep him/her from touching the precious scroll unnecessarily. One side of this yad is inscribed in Hebrew and blesses the deceased woman in whose honor it was produced and used. The reverse of the pointer is engraved with floral designs reminiscent of those found on late nineteenth through mid-twentieth century Iranian and North African yadot.
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