Foto: 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
 Foto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler |
 Foto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler |
 Foto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler |
 Foto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler |
 Foto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler |
 Foto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler |
The inscription is in Hebrew and is translated into German from top to bottom:
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Sons of Israel.
And this is the Torah. |