RARE TORAH BIBLE SCROLL JEWISH FRAGMENT

FROM TURKEY 400 YRS OLD 

Came from the Jewish community in Urfa (אורפא) "Urfalim"

On a brown deer parchment.

The making of the Tabernacle and its sacred vessels

You are bidding on a large section of an ancient Manuscript hand-written Torah Scroll Fragment in the Original Hebrew Language on Deer Parchment. This hand-written fragment is approximately 400 years old and made from Deer skin. This Scroll came from Turkey from the Jewish community in Urfa (אורפא) "Urfalim", it is prized for its beauty of its soft deer parchment and its beautiful writing. The parchment holds its ink well and the letters remain black and easy to read. The scroll has a beautiful Brown deep color like scrolls that come from early Turkey origins. This deep color is due to the process used in making the scroll, this process ages to a deeper Brown  color over the centuries. Torah Fragments like these are extremely rare and seldom seen in synagogues or available due to their age. 

This is a section of an ancient Manuscript. This Torah Scroll Fragment is written in the Authentic  Hebrew Language on Deer Skin Parchment, This portion is one of a kind with style that was used in Turkey Approx.400-500 years ago, there are strange looking Hebrew letters and style that dates it for approx. 400+  years.

See the letters 'ל at the beginning of the pages, the letter 'ל is higher than usual it is very rare. I have not seen in ancient Torah scrolls this special style.

On another passage from the same Torah that I have for sale (Not in this piece) There is documentation on the back of the Torah in original handwriting in ink corresponding to the period the Torah was written that attributes the Torah scroll to its source in Urfa (Urfa) "Urfalim" is very rare. 

See eBay item number: 325087702301

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"קדש לקהילת קודש אורפא יראה זרע יאריך ימים אמן"

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The nickname of the Jewish community in Urfa (אורפא) "Urfalim"

Urfalim:

Urfalim (Hebrew: אוּרְפָלִים) or Urfan Jews, also related as Urfan Levites, are a Jewish (predominantly Levite) community originating from Urfa, in south-eastern Anatolia, in modern Turkey. Jews from the Anatolian villages of Suruç and Çermik (named Surucalim and Cermikalim) are also included within the Urfalim definition, due to the geographic proximity among those communities, and due to marriage relations between the three. The community fled Urfa in 1896, eventually relocating to Jerusalem and Tiberias.

History:

According to several traditions, Urfa is the Biblical Ur Kaśdim (Ur of the Chaldees, or City of the Chaldees), though most archaeologists establish the location of Ur Kaśdim as being identical with Ur in modern-day Iraq. When Alexander the Great conquered Urfa, he renamed it Ruha. During a significant period of history the city was called in its Greek variation as Edessa. Tradition of the Urfalim tells, the community was quite small, and had grown over 500 years by influx of Mizrahi Jews from Iraq and Aleppo. During the 19th century, the community included about 1,000 people.

Religious style:

The prayer style of the community is missing some prayers, added through the Second Temple Period or after it. Thus, it is assumed, the community predates the Second Temple in Jerusalem (1st century BCE), and had probably resided in Urfa for some 2,500 years, suggesting Urfalim are descendants to the expelled Israelites of the First Temple period. Many of the Urfalim are named Levi (descendants of the Levi tribe). In order to make a distinction between many Levi families, a nickname had been added, such as: "Levi Abud", "Levi Aslan", "Levi Hamami", "Levi Urfali" etc. Other family names of Urfalim include Ba'sher, Gila (Gil), Yagen, Gazoli and simply Urfali.

Migration:

Most of the Urfalim community migrated to Ottoman Syria in December 1896, fleeing the Hamidian massacres of Armenians, instigated by Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The massacres marked the end of the multicultural period, which had characterized Urfa and Anatolia in general for millennia. On their way to the Land of Israel, some Urfalim settled in Aleppo, whereas most moved on, settling in Tiberias (Beirut Vilayet) and mostly Jerusalem (Mutesarrifiyyet of Jerusalem). Some later moved from Jerusalem to Rishon LeZion to work in orchards. In 1947, with the eruption of the Aleppo pogrom, most of the Jews of Aleppo fled the city, relocating to Israel as well.

The condition: 

The Torah Scroll considering its age is well preserved and in good condition and will stay beautiful with care for centuries to come. How nice it would be to take a piece of hisotria of this Torah and frame it and present it in a dignified manner it will be well preserved for many years to come. See pictures of the situation.

A large piece 7 columns

The piece measures approx. 125 cm X 56 cm

(49" X 22")

Book of Exodus  34:30 - 40:37

Vayakhel (וַיַּקְהֵל‎ ) & Pekudei  (פְקוּדֵי‎) parashah.

The scroll Covers the Topics -

Vayakhel (וַיַּקְהֵל‎ ) 

The parashah tells of the making of the Tabernacle and its sacred vessels. The sheets of the tabernacle, the boards of the tabernacle, the ark, the bread table, the menorah, the golden altar, the copper altar, the sink, the court of the tabernacle.

Pekudei (פְקוּדֵי

 The parashah tells of the setting up of the Tabernacle (מִשְׁכַּן‎, Mishkan), and The describe in detail the ritual clothing worn by priests in the Temple. The robes consist of a breastplate (hoshen), an ephod, a robe (me'il), a tunic (ketonet), a cap (mitznefet), and a sash (avnet), as well as stones worn in various configurations.

This is a section of an ancient Manuscript. This Torah Scroll Fragment is written in the Authentic  Hebrew Language on Deer Skin Parchment, This portion is one of a kind with style that was used in Turkey Approx.400-500 years ago, there are strange looking Hebrew letters and style that dates it for approx. 400+  years.

*heavy and thick vellum - WILD DEER VELLUM GOLD BROWN COLOR

* Rarity: Extremely rare

THIS FRAGMENT CAME WITH JEWISH IMMIGRANTS 

A REAL RARITY MANUSCRIPT

How nice to own a of fragments of ancient and rare Torah these, Torah Bible Fragment 400-500 year-old  as a family heirloom and stunning display item for your home. An ancient Torah scroll bible fragment  makes the ideal family heirloom. You and your children can gain a deeper appreciation for the Bible by holding one of the earliest  Hebrew  writings in their hands.

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