YK's Sofer Blog - Jewish Scribe - לבלר סופר

For many years now, I use my spare time to research Safrut throughout the ages and also for writing as a Sofer Stam (currently busy with my own Sefer Torah). Here you will find revealing articles about this ancient art and you will also keep track of my progress.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Lavlor Judaica - it's here!

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As a Sofer I have spent countless hours looking at letters and also studying different concepts and ideas brought down in Chazal in the fiel...
Thursday, December 31, 2020

The Tefillin's Four-Legged Shin

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The Tefillin shel Rosh has the distinctive feature of possessing a regular Shin in its right side, and a bizarre four legged Shin in the opp...
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Preparatory Prayers in Safrut - an Overview

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The Talmud in Berachos 13a mentions in passing a classic Talmudical dispute if Mitzvot need intent (מצוות צריכות כוונה) or not. For instanc...
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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Menorah-shaped Lamnatazeach - full post

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What's the source of the Menora-shaped Lamnatzeach?  I touched on this subject last year but now I will write it in full. The earlies...
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Saturday, May 2, 2009

Jewish Fonts - A Guide for the Different Ktavim

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Although all Holy scrolls are written in Ktav Ashurit, there are many subdivisions within this script. Additionally, there are other fonts t...
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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Rashi Vs. Rabbeinu Tam - Round 1

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One of the classic discussions among the commentators of the Talmud is between Rashi (11th century) and his nephews, known as the Tosafists...
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