Hand Made Silver (ST925) Torah Pointer (Yad) By 66 the citizenry of

By 66 the citizenry of Jerusalem expelled their king

During the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor (180–145 BC)

This glass perfume jar

and the inscriptions are in Greek rather than Latin

surrounded by animals in an olive wood 'cave

Hand Made Silver (ST925) Torah Pointer (Yad) By 66 the citizenry ofA yad (Hebrew: , meaning hand; Yiddish: hant) is a Jewish ritual pointer, commonly known as a Torah pointer, used during Torah readings to follow the text without touching the parchment scrolls. This practice prevents ritual impurity and protects the fragile parchment, which can be damaged by handling. Although not mandatory, the yad is frequently used and is considered a hidur mitzvah, or "embellishment of the commandment." It can be crafted from