Torah scroll - Wikipedia
WEBA Torah scroll (Hebrew: סֵפֶר תּוֹרָה, Sefer Torah, lit. "Book of Torah"; plural: סִפְרֵי תוֹרָה Sifrei Torah) is a handwritten copy of the Torah, meaning the five books of Moses (the first books of the Hebrew Bible). The Torah scroll is mainly …
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WEBThe largest free library of Jewish texts available to read online in Hebrew and English including Torah, Tanakh, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, commentaries and more.
Sefer Torah | Scroll Writing, Handwritten Manuscripts & Ritual …
WEBSefer Torah, (Hebrew: “Book of the Law”), in Judaism, the first five books of the Old Testament written in Hebrew by a qualified calligrapher (sofer) on vellum or parchment and enshrined in the ark of the Law (aron ha-qodesh) in synagogues.
The Sefer Torah - Chabad.org
WEBThe Sefer Torah. The last commandment of the Torah is to write one’s own Sefer Torah. Today this is commonly done through buying a letter, chapter or portion in a joint Sefer Torah. It is written by a scribe who is specially ordained to write, and its laws are meticulous. Topics: Letter in the Torah Campaign, Torah, Writing of, Torah Scroll.
Torah - Wikipedia
WEBAccording to Jewish law, a sefer Torah (plural: Sifrei Torah) is a copy of the formal Hebrew text handwritten on gevil or klaf (forms of parchment) by using a quill (or other permitted writing utensil) dipped in ink.
Torah Scroll | Texts & Source Sheets from Torah, Talmud and
WEBA Torah Scroll (sefer torah) is a copy of the Hebrew Bible that is written by hand on parchment according to various rules in order to ensure its accuracy, readability, and holiness. The Torah Scroll is primarily used in synagogue during Jewish prayer services, including on Shabbat.
The Making of a Torah Scroll - My Jewish Learning
WEBMore specifically, the modern scribe is called a sofer stam, an acronym for sefer torah (Torah scroll) tefillin (phylacteries) and mezuzah. All these ritual objects must be written according to strict standards regarding size, lettering style, and layout.
Sefer Torah, Tefillin, Mezuzah, Tzitzit - Chabad.org
WEBA Sefer Torah [the scroll containing the Five Books of Moses] is written by a qualified scribe called a Sofer. He writes the Torah on scrolls of parchment using a feather and kosher ink. The Sefer Torah is written in Hebrew with Ketav Ashurit [Assyrian writing], in paragraphs, but with no full stops or punctuation marks.
The Torah Service - My Jewish Learning
WEBThe Torah service begins with the chanting of a series of biblical verses, primarily from the Book of Psalms, describing God’s grandeur and role as king of the universe. In every synagogue, the Torah scrolls are kept in a cabinet called the Aron haKodesh, or holy ark.
BBC - Religions - Judaism: The Torah
WEBAug 13, 2009 · What is the Torah? The Torah is the first part of the Jewish bible. It is the central and most important document of Judaism and has been used by Jews through the ages. Torah refers to the...