Cutting Scroll Sheets
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Question
He wrote a scroll, and when he bought a new sheet, it turned out to be a centimeter smaller than the previous ones. Is he allowed to cut the sheets he has already written to the appropriate size?
Answer
No, because it diminishes their sanctity.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 273
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