For the 34-year-old, it all began during the coronavirus period when he bought calligraphy pens out of sheer curiosity and traced the Hebrew letters. What began as a simple exercise quickly became a deep fascination and ultimately his vocation.
“G’d looked into the Torah and created the universe through it.”
(Midrash Raba 1:1)
Today, the native of Lower Saxony is about to complete his training as a sofer stam (Torah scribe) at the “Or Jonathan” rabbinical seminary in Hamburg. Writing a Torah scroll means much more to him than just copying letters without mistakes. Every single stroke follows a millennia-old tradition in which even the smallest nuances have great significance. The shape of the letters, the parchment, the ink – everything has its own laws. But his work goes beyond writing sacred texts. For him, Hebrew calligraphy is a high art form that combines history, spirituality and craftsmanship. With each letter, he continues to write into the life of a millennia-old tradition.