The Story of the Alter Rebbe’s Script

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The Story of the Alter Rebbe’s Script

Classes by Mordechai Dinerman

1 hour 19 minutes 49 seconds

7 months ago

The Story of the Alter Rebbe’s Script

The Alter Rebbe’s unique script for safrus has a rich and winding history. It has been inked, shelved, revived, and debated—and everyone seems to have an opinion. So, what is the story behind this ksav? What sets it apart? Why do some embrace it wholeheartedly while others remain unsure? This class explores its historical trajectory, some of its writing nuances, and the ongoing conversation around its adoption.

Links to images:

Megilah of Rebbe Maharash in Aguch library:

https://hebrewstam.blogspot.com/2013/03/blog-post_120.html

Megilah attributed to Rebbe Maharash, Carlebach family:

https://yeshivasstam.com/maharash

Tefillin of the Frierdiker Rebbe:

https://hebrewstam.blogspot.com/2012/11/blog-post_19.html#comment-form

Tefillin attributed to Reb Reuven Sofer, Gurary family:

https://hebrewstam.blogspot.com/2016/01/blog-post_21.html

The Story of the Alter Rebbe’s Script