Regarding the repair of a torn Torah scroll using sewing or glue

Date: 6 Tishrei 5564

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Yisrael, Rabbi Wolf

Description

The responsum discusses the halachic permissibility of repairing a torn Torah scroll, comparing the methods of sewing and gluing, and the differing opinions of Maharam of Rothenburg and the Rosh on the extent of the tear that can be repaired.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer Collected §66

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