by Allison Ofanansky (Author), Eliyahu Alpern (Illustrator)

"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.