Torah scrolls

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Scope note
Scrolls on which the Pentateuch is inscribed by hand in Hebrew. These are composed of many sheets of parchment or vellum sewn together and mounted on wooden rollers. They are carefully prepared by qualified scribes, or sofers, and are used for public readings during services on Sabbaths, Mondays, Thursdays, and religious festivals.
Torah scrolls
Accepted term: 30-Sep-2024