How It's Made: Torah Scroll

By Allison Ofanansky

Book Overview

"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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681155168
• ISBN13: 9781681155166
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Apples & Honey Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.1" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3