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Sofer

Computer reproduction of the first four letters of the Hebrew alphabet, as traditional calligraphy

A sofer ( Heb. ) is, in the traditional sense, a scribe , that is to say an expert in calligraphy Hebrew, following precise rules of traditional writing, both in relation to the form of letters that writing tools. In modern Hebrew , it is referred Sofer sta "m ( ") to differentiate it from the writer , also known sofer. Sta "m is an acronym for Sifrei (Torah) , tefillin or Mezuzot , as these documents, holders of holiness must necessarily be written by a sofer in the state of the art in order to be valid. The soferim are also required to edit of marriage contracts (although for the latter, they are not mandatory.) or divorce.