Have you ever thought about the fact that Torahs are written by hand? Ever wonder who does this work and how they do it? JWA is thrilled to welcome Torah scribe Julie Seltzer to share her story, and what goes into sofrut (the art of sacred writing). Learn about how Julie came to this work and the various projects of which she's been part. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Torahs are written, and examine the Jewish law that has long kept women from this field.

Session Recording

Session Materials

• PowerPoint presentation

Related Resources

• Learn more about Julie and her work by reading this excerpt from her in-progress memoir on jwa.org.
• Further consider the role of women in Jewish ritual life by engaging with this educational guide about gender and ritual garb.