The Participation of Jews Who Are Blind in the Torah Service

Jews who are blind are generally obligated to observe the commandments, even those which apparently require vision. They may certainly lead prayer services and chant from the Haftarah for the congregation. Torah reading is a special case since it must be performed directly from a kosher scroll. whil...

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Main Author: Nevins, Daniel S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2007
In: Journal of religion, disability & health
Year: 2007, Volume: 10, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 27-52
Further subjects:B suma
B Blind
B Dignity
B Torah reader
B Aliyah
B iveir
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