The Sefer Torah Encyclopedia

The Making of a Torah Scroll: An Epic Presentation for Jewish Families

The Sefer Torah Encyclopedia is a book that belongs in every Jewish home, school, and synagogue. Filled with touching stories, practical halachos, fascinating information, and stunning pictures, the volume explores the 613th commandment of the Torah, incumbent upon every Jewish man: the mitzvah of writing a holy Torah scroll.

The reader will be intrigued and amazed by the real-life experiences of a sofer (scribe) and the many aspects and tools involved in writing a Sefer Torah. Rabbi Maimon Elbaz of Torah Shows studied safrus and went to Jerusalem to become certified as a Jewish scribe. Share his journey — you, too, will gain an awareness of the intricacies of STaM. Additionally, you’ll be able to visualize the beauty and richness of the holy Torah and all that it represents to our nation.