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Why Jews dance with a closed book
A question about why Jews dance while holding a closed book, typically the Torah scroll, is drawing attention. Holding the scroll closed while dancing, often during celebrations like Simchat Torah, is explained as a sign of respect and care for the sacred text. No further details are available beyond the headline.
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- Why Jews dance with a closed book · JNS.org
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