“There is a strong sense of community and modernity as men and women and girls and boys all work together for this very special creation.” – Kirkus Reviews Learn how a Torah scroll is made, step-by-step, in this photographic picture book. Find out how parchment is scraped and stretched, how tree sap becomes ink, how a computer program checks for mistakes, and why people spend so much time and care making Torah scrolls by hand. Features more than 100 full-color photographs, plus fun do-it-yourself activities. How It's Made: Torah Scroll can be used as an introduction to Torah or as part of units on Hebrew, Shabbat and holidays, mitzvot, or values.
ISBN: | 9781681155166 |
Publication date: | 18th August 2016 |
Author: | Allison Ofanansky |
Illustrator: | Eliyahu Alpern |
Publisher: | Apples and Honey Press an imprint of Behrman House Inc.,U.S. |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 32 pages |