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product_id: 20361593
title: "Inside Stam; An insider reveals the answers to all the questions you should ask when purchasing or maintaining Tefillin, Mezuzos, Megillos, Sifrei Torah and Nevi'im"
brand: "rabbi reuvain mendlowitz"
price: "$97.21"
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# Inside Stam; An insider reveals the answers to all the questions you should ask when purchasing or maintaining Tefillin, Mezuzos, Megillos, Sifrei Torah and Nevi'im

**Brand:** rabbi reuvain mendlowitz
**Price:** $97.21
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- **What is this?** Inside Stam; An insider reveals the answers to all the questions you should ask when purchasing or maintaining Tefillin, Mezuzos, Megillos, Sifrei Torah and Nevi'im by rabbi reuvain mendlowitz
- **How much does it cost?** $97.21 with free shipping
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Inside Stam; An insider reveals the answers to all the questions you should ask when purchasing or maintaining Tefillin, Mezuzos, Megillos, Sifrei Torah and Nevi'im

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## Customer Reviews

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    Inside STA"M
  

*by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013*

I bought Inside STA"M not as a guide to buy a Torah Scroll, or other Hebrew scribal items, but with a mind to learn more about the practice scribal arts and production of items themselves. I have a background in calligraphy, and paleography, and art including Judaic art. But this book can introduce anyone to the subject and I am sure that anyone serious about their Jewish faith can benefit from the book as they seek the ritually produced items produced by a competent and conscious scribe for which these are made in a holy act. But they are also made in a very specific way to a very demanding standard and this book reveals just how complicated this process must be.It takes the approach of answering questions gleaned from real situations that have arisen in the experience of the rabbi that you might have, 153 of them. There is a section with a glossary, bibliography, a Gedolim Cited (religious expert Authorities Cited), and a general index. For Hebrew readers there is a Mafte'akh ("Key"), and Milu'im ("Testimonials" ?) section.I like the information very much and to this novice in the subject it is impressive. If the Judaica items you consider, a Sefer Torah (a Torah scroll used in the synagogue), a set of tefillin (called phylacteries by some, worn on the arm and head during certain prayers), a mezuza (a small "scroll" /parchment encased in a ornamental holder and placed at entries), a megilla (a smaller scroll with passages related to Purim), and scrolls featuring Nevi'im (Prophets) then Rabbi Reuvain's book can be very helpful. It let's you get a sense of why these can be quite expensive; but it also attempts to inform you of problems which can cause you to spend that money on substandard items and work.The book I searched for but almost simultaneously it was recommended by a working sofer (scribe) who is no slump himself. It was his first recommendation.I have one problem with the book and it is very aggravating. It could be a printing or other book design problem, but the photos that appear in the book can be too dark. There are text photos that are fine and helpful. Yet you are left with the constant desire to improve them since the information was so important to me. Perhaps being able to examine your copy before purchase may alleviate this, but buying online may leave you with a copy and complaint like mine. If another reviewer might take a look at a copy prior to purchase, information regarding this would be very helpful. The photo matter was why the book lacks a star in my estimation; otherwise, it's a 5 star book. I love it because it's so empowering for a subject that doesn't even come to mind for many people.

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    Masterful
  

*by S***L on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013*

Extremely well done.  Imagine spending many years being a sofer and then researching all the important topics until you know more than any one out there.  Then spending years compiling and masterfully presenting this information in a way that a layman can understand.  That is exactly what the author has done.  This sefer is extremely well researched and in a straightforward easy to read manner it presents all the concepts and gives a very clear picture of what should and what actually happens in the world of Stam.  I did not know the first thing about stam before I opened this sefer, and truthfully I didn't even know how much my lack of knowledge compromised  my previous purchases.  Now, two hours later, I feel like I know more than many sofrim - unless they read this book, which I am sure many did by know.  It is a must-read for anyone who ever purchased or is considering the purchase of tefillin, mezuzos, or sifrei torah.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Pictures and discussions help understand what to look for.
  

*by W***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019*

Great information.

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