Book Description
for Torah Scroll by Allison Ofanansky
From the Publisher
"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.