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MS1035 is scribed in a stunning Western Sephardic Spanish hand. It consists of one column of text removed from a larger Torah scroll. The narrative depicts the birth of Jacob and Esau covering from Genesis 25:7 to 25:28. Written in a 48 line per…

MS1056 consists of four columns of text removed from a 300 year old Torah Scroll from Iraq. The text covers the end chapters of the Book of Genesis and the first four chapters of the Book of Exodus. Written on rich golden brown Gevil, the hide still…

MS1011 consists of four separate sheets of parchment joined together by sewing through the use of a sinew. Each panel is written in the hand of a different scribe, with some portions being newer than others. The oldest is about 200 years old, while…

This Torah fragment comes from an Iraqi scroll. It contains four columns of text written on a rich golden tan gevil. Its text details the design of the priestly
vestments to be worn when performing the service in the desert tabernacle.
This scroll…

MS1053 comes from Persia. Written on a rich golden brown gevil, its age is calculated to be approximately 280 years. The fragment consists of four columns of text extracted from a larger Torah Scroll. The narrative contains part of the Book of…

MS1016 consists of three columns of text on a single piece of parchment that was removed from a Torah scroll. The text is written utilizing a 51 lines per column format. The central column contains the Song of the Crossing of the Sea of Reeds.
The…

MS 1015 consists of two partial panels of text joined together. Each panel contains two columns, making a total of four columns of text. The text is laid out on a 42 line per column format, but does not contain "Amudei Vavs" at their tops.
The…

MS1057 was removed from a larger complete scroll originating in Persia. Based on the writing style and condition of the parchment, we calculate the scroll to be approximately 200 years old. The gevil and writing remain in very good condition despite…

This fragment originates from a Tunisian Synagogue. It is written in a beautiful North African hand. The fragment is not as old as portrayed, as evidenced by the condition of both the gevil and writing. Although the panel was damaged by liquid, the…

MS 1024 describes the first Passover experienced by the Hebrews in Egypt. The fragment consists of three columns of text removed from the same Torah Scroll as MS 1005 and MS 1012. The deeper brown colored gevil of the parchment is typical of the…