yad

Pronounced: YAHD, Origin: Hebrew, literally “hand,” this is also the pointer used in synagogue to indicate the section of the Torah or biblical text that is being read or chanted.

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Music in Jewish worship can be high art or popular song, by solo expression or with group participation.

Berakhot 6

God in the synagogue.

Jewish Music in the Middle Ages

From chants to niggunim.