Description: Torah writing and restoration, educational programs, original Jewish art -- ketubot, certificates, invitations, art installations for individuals, congregations and organizations.
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Working with Reform, Conservative, and Unaffiliated Congregations Original Art for Individuals and Organizations
Meet the Sofer — Neil Yerman is a sofer — a person who writes and restores Torah scrolls. In English, the Hebrew word sofer is translated as “scribe.” To become a sofer, a Jewish person must master the art of Hebrew calligraphy, document restoration, and the many rules and traditions governing the writing and restoring of a Torah. In addition, a sofer must lead a religious life.
Meet the Artist — Sofer Yerman is also an artist who specializes in creating one-of-a-kind illustrated documents for life cycle events, creating ketubot for weddings, scrolls for bar and bat mitzvah, and illustrated family trees.