Stam Center Tzfat
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− | + | According to “halacha” -- Jewish law -- ritual parchments that are used for Torah scrolls, “tefillin” -- phylacteries -- and “mezuzzahs” must conform to specific and exacting criteria. A “Sofer Stam” is a trained scribe who has learned these intricate laws, often over the course of many years. Tzfat’s Stam Center provides visitors with an opportunity to learn, view and ultimately try to create a “kosher” scroll using the center’s learning tools and the expertise of trained guides. | |
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− | According to “halacha” -- Jewish law -- ritual parchments that are used for Torah scrolls, “tefillin” -- phylacteries -- and “mezuzzahs” must conform to specific and exacting criteria. A “Sofer Stam” is a trained scribe who has learned these intricate laws, often over the course of many years. | + | |
== Laws == | == Laws == | ||
− | Hundreds of “halachot” -- Jewish laws -- govern the details of “Sofrut” -- the craft of ritually writing Jewish parchments and scrolls. These laws dictate which materials must be used, the way that the scribe shapes each letter, the type of quill and ink to be used and in the case of Torah scrolls the scribe will ritually immerse in a “mikve” -- a ritual bath -- before beginning the day’s writing. | + | Hundreds of “halachot” -- Jewish laws -- govern the details of “Sofrut” -- the craft of ritually writing Jewish parchments and scrolls. These laws dictate which materials must be used, the way that the scribe shapes each letter, the type of quill and ink to be used and even, in the case of Torah scrolls, the expectation that the scribe will ritually immerse in a “mikve” -- a ritual bath -- before beginning the day’s writing. |
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Finally, participants have an opportunity to create their own parchment using a 3-D practice quill, parchment and ink. | Finally, participants have an opportunity to create their own parchment using a 3-D practice quill, parchment and ink. | ||
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