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Episode 127: The Scribe and Her Quill

Episode 127: The Scribe and Her Quill

Update: 2025-05-20
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For centuries, writing a Torah scroll was a sacred task reserved for men. But a couple of decades ago, a handful of women decided to pick up the quill—without waiting for permission—and paved the way for other women to do the same. In this episode of Can We Talk?, we hear from women who write Torah scrolls and explore what it means to inscribe yourself into tradition.

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To learn more about the work of the sofrot featured in this episode, and about sofrut in general, check out these resources: 

Jen Taylor Friedman

Shoshana Gugenheim

Julie Seltzer

Ariela Housman

Stam Scribes - Jewish Scribal Collective

Lauren Greenhall - That's How You Make A Torah (Documentary Short)

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Episode 127: The Scribe and Her Quill

Episode 127: The Scribe and Her Quill

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