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Fallen Sefer Torah

Question

How should one treat a Sefer Torah that has become invalid?

Answer

One should treat it as a regular Sefer Torah.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 283, and in Mishnah Berurah 153.

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