The Scroll of Esther on a Single Sheet
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Question
Is there an issue with writing the Scroll of Esther on a single sheet, since this would mean there are no stitches in the scroll, and the Gemara states that it should be sewn with sinews?
Answer
Hello,
Indeed, it should be written on several sheets and sewn with sinews.
Source
Megillah 8:
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 691, Se'if 6
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