Gold Scripture Yad (Torah Pointer)
Gold Scripture Yad (Torah Pointer)
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For hundreds of years, Jews used simple tapered wooden sticks to point the way through the text of the Torah without touching the fragile handwritten animal-skin parchment surface of the holy book. These pointers are called “yads” (literally the Hebrew word for "hand", יד) because of the miniature hands that are typically featured on the tip of the pointer. Yads are personal, individualized objects and have developed into a unique art form with great variety since there are no rules governing their form.
Made from 24k gold-plated pewter. Intricate details decorate the piece, like the two tablets with the Ten Commandments, and a menorah. A chain is attached at the top, and a hand is pointing at the bottom. A beautiful yad is a wonderful gift for a bar/bat mitzvah, synagogue, or an observant Jewish family.
- 7½ inches long (19 cm)
- 24k gold-plated pewter
- Made in USA
Product Details
Product Details
- Product type: Torah Pointer
- Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb (4.0 oz; 113 g)
- SKU: SKU: SKU010006803
In these collections:
All Products, Discountable Products, Gifts Under $100, Judaica, Myers House, The Guiding Hand: Torah Pointers from the Barr Foundation Collection.Quest Collection
Using an assorted mix of metals, glass and porcelain, Quest Collection creates a stylish range of home accessories and gift products. From traditional, hand-painted items jeweled in Swarovski crystal and plated in 24K gold, to objects with a clean and simple contemporary style, the highest quality materials are used. Combining unique, creative designs with high standards of craftsmanship produce a collection to be cherished for years to come.
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