19 historic Torah scrolls moved to genizah at Mount of Olives

When Torah scrolls and other sacred texts are damaged in a way that cannot be repaired, they must be placed in a "genizah."

Torah scrolls being moved from the Western Wall to genizah.

Torah scrolls being moved from the Western Wall to genizah.

(photo credit: WESTERN WALL HERITAGE FOUNDATION)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JUNE 2, 2023 12:25

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