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Can the Torah be inherited by the next generation when written in English? The moving dilemma of an adopted man returning to his Jewish roots, who seeks to leave a spiritual legacy for his firstborn grandson.
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Hachnasat Sefer Torah on Chol Hamoed
I have strong reasons to make a hachnasat sefer Torah onChol Hamoed. Is it permitted to do so? -
Taking Out a Sefer Torah for a Child to See
My two-year old loves sifrei Torah and when he is with me in the Beit Midrash, he is sometimes adamant that I take one out and show him the writing. May I do that? -
Touching Torah Scrolls
I know that people are careful not to touch the parchment of a sefer Torah. Does this apply to other scrolls, like haftara scrolls and Megillat Esther? -
Geniza for Parts of a Pasuk
I received a bar mitzva invitation containing the words “Vayehi David maskil” (in Hebrew). Since this is part of a pasuk, does the invitation require geniza? -
The Mysterious Sefer Torah
Stuart Mintz's life was saved twice by a Sefer Torah. A moving story that reminds us how Torah protects and supports those who support and uphold it. -
Writing a Sefer Torah
How can one accomplish the Mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah? Can one get the Jewish community in one’s neighborhood involved? -
Finding a Discarded Aron Kodesh
I found a discarded wooden box, which someone who sold their apartment left outside a storage room. The neighbors want to throw it out. After opening it, I could tell it was used to store a small sefer Torah. What should to do with it?