sefer tora

1. Is the Mitzvah of writing a Torah one of the 613 Mitzvois or one added by the ‘Chachomim’?

• one of 613

• chachomim

1. Does this Mitzvah apply to both Men and Woman?

• men only

• men and women

1. If one inherited it from a parent does he need to write a new one?

• yes

• better to

• no need

1. Can one hire someone else to write the Torah on his behalf?

• yes

• no

• only if you cant write yourself

1. If one checks a Torah that he owns for mistakes is that the equivalent of writing one for the purposes of the Mitzva?

• yes

• no

• it depends

1. Under what circumstances may one sell his Sefer Torah?

• in great need

• consult a Rabbi

• never

1. If one doesn’t have enough money to purchase Sefer Torah and books to study Torah, which should he choose?

• books to study

• buy a sefer tora

• neither

1. What are at least 3 ways one can show respect in front of a Sefer Torah? multi

• assign a special place for it

• rise until you see it being brought to its place

• dont hold it without its cover

1. Under what condition may one sit on the same bench / surface when there are Jewish holy books on the same bench /surface?

• unless the books are placed on something that is at least one tefach in height.

• if there is no other room

• you may never sit on the same bench

1. What is the order of placing holy books one on top of another? (IE Novi Chumash etc.)

• novi on top of chumash

• kesuvim on top of chumash

• kesuvim on top of chumash

• chumash on top of novie, novie on top of kesuvim