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.

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