CultureAugust 29, 2026
sofer
SO-fur
Definition
A Jewish scribe trained and qualified in the traditional art of handwriting Torah scrolls, tefillin, and mezuzahs.
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew word 'sofer', meaning 'counter' or 'writer,' which stems from the root 's-f-r' related to counting or telling a narrative.
In the news
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