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IJA Number: 3823

Torah Scroll Fragment

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This is part of a Torah scroll fragment from the biblical book of Genesis (11:19--16:12).

Bibliographic Information

Archival Materials Type: 
Parchment
Record Type: 
Other
Language: 
Hebrew

Format

Height: 
62.5 cm
Width: 
59.5 cm
Depth: 
1.0 cm

Preservation

Mold Remediation: 
Mold Remediated
Flattening: 
None
Disbound / Disassembled: 
No
Mended: 
No
Other Treatment: 
Minimally surface cleaned on parchment areas without text in preparation for exhibit.
Rehoused: 
Custom Box
Exhibit: 
This item was exhibited at "Discovery and Recovery: Preserving Iraqi Jewish Heritage" at the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC, from October 2013 - January 2014, and at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York City, in Spring 2014.

Metadata

Last Updated: 
December 16, 2014
Keywords:
Torah; Handwritten; Pentateuch; Genesis; Hebrew Bible; Be-Reshit

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November 28, 2013 at 8:22 AM

by Yossi Zanzury

Many thanks for your help with saving the Jewish memorial of great old community in Iraq .

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  • Covers and title pages imaged in 2006-2007
  • Completely imaged in 2012-2014
  • This item is featured in the online exhibit.
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