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Megillah Scroll — Writing

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What materials and inks are permissible for writing a Megillah scroll?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Ink and Materials

How must the Ten Sons of Haman be arranged when written in the Megillah?

1 opinions

Special Formatting

What are the material and processing requirements for Megillah parchment?

2 opinions

Parchment Processing

What are the requirements for blank spaces and rolling poles on a Megillah?

2 opinions

Finishing and Assembly

What sewing materials are permitted for joining Megillah pages?

2 opinions

Sewing and Assembly

How much blank margin must be left at the top and bottom of a Megillah when sewing pages together?

1 opinions

May one read the Megillah from a scroll that is written together with other biblical books (Writings)?

1 opinions

May a Megillah be written with diacritical marks (vowel points) or have blessings and piyyutim added?

1 opinions

Marks and Additions

May one read the Megillah from a Chumash (Pentateuch) if no proper Megillah scroll is available?

1 opinions

Alternative Texts

Does one fulfill the obligation to read the Megillah if the scroll is stolen property?

2 opinions

Stolen Property