Temporary Atzei Chaim for Torah Scroll
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Question
I received an old Torah scroll for repairs. The scroll is sewn but without Atzei Chaim. Can I attach broomsticks to the scroll to make it easier to roll during repairs, and will I need to bury the sticks afterward? If I leave one letter uncorrected before removing the temporary sticks, will the ruling be different?
Answer
Hello,
It is permissible to attach, but not a stick that has already been used for sweeping.
Since it is attached as a temporary stick, it does not require burial.
Source
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Ovadia Fried, shlita