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A Torah Scroll, Tefillin, and Mezuzot must be written by a competent God-fearing scribe. The calligraphy ([[Tzurat HaOtiot]]) is governed by rules that could render a poor quality script or writing invalid. | A Torah Scroll, Tefillin, and Mezuzot must be written by a competent God-fearing scribe. The calligraphy ([[Tzurat HaOtiot]]) is governed by rules that could render a poor quality script or writing invalid. | ||
==Ktav (Scripts)== | |||
There are a number of different scripts that are used traditionally for writing, including ''Beit Yosef'', ''Arizal'', ''Vellish'' (also known as ''Sephardi'') and ''Chabad'', used by different communities over the generations. | |||
# According to Sephardi poskim, all the scripts are acceptable, but it's best to wear the one that is in line with one's family heritage.<ref>Yabia Omer (vol. 2 Yoreh Deah 20, vol. 9 Orach Chaim 108:24), Yechaveh Daat (2:3, see 4:3), Or LeTzion 2:3:7</ref> | |||
==Specific Letters== | ==Specific Letters== | ||
===Lamed=== | ===Lamed=== | ||
