Yad, 1945
Abstract
This Torah pointer was used at the synagogue of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. The Torah scrolls are not touched because oils from hands would damage the parchment and rub off the ink. The reader uses a pointer (called a yad meaning ''hand'' in Hebrew) to follow his place in the scroll. Below the pointer hand there are Hebrew letters and the lowest part is filigreed silver. The 11 Yiddish letters spell out "Sanitorium".
Dates
- 1945
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 Items (yad) ; 27 x 4 centimeters
Scope and Contents
This series includes religious, medical, printing, administrative, trophies, and other types of objects used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Examples of objects are Torah scrolls, embroidered towels made by a patient, a Hebrew Corona typewriter, printing cases and type, and a chess trophy.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good Silver
Provenance
Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.
General
Title supplied by archivist. ||The dimensions given are the height and the widest part of the yad. The chain, 34 centimeters long, is not included in the dimensions.
Drawing Number
27 x 4 centimeters
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository