Regarding the repair of a torn Sefer Torah, specifically the methods of sewing and gluing

Date: 18 Tevet 5565

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Yisrael, Rabbi Wolf

Description

The responsum discusses the halachic debate between Maharam Mi-Rotenburg and Rosh regarding the repair of a Sefer Torah, specifically whether sewing or gluing is permitted for tears of different sizes, and critiques the Shach's ruling.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer Collected §68

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