Changing the Purpose of a Torah Scroll Box

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Question

Is it permissible to take a Sephardic Torah scroll box and make it into a portable ark for a mourner's house, etc.?

Answer

Shalom Rav

I did not understand what is meant by 'a Sephardic Torah scroll box'.

If it refers to the case in which the scroll is placed, it should not be downgraded in sanctity to make it into an ark.

However, if it refers to the box on which the scroll is placed, it is permissible to elevate its sanctity and make it into an ark where the scroll is permanently kept.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 153.

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