The current fee is ₪450 for a 60-minute private lesson for students outside Israel. Israeli students pay 18% VAT, bringing the current total to ₪531. VAT is a statutory tax, not additional teaching income. All fees are subject to change without notice.

No. This is personalised, one-to-one instruction, not a fixed-price, one-size-fits-all course. You pay for scheduled lessons as you progress. Your total investment depends on your background, preparation, practice, and pace.

As a broad guide, serious preparation often involves approximately 60–65 hours of guided instruction, alongside substantial independent study and writing practice. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed duration or a promise of certification.

Many students study over a year or longer, commonly meeting weekly. The calendar duration depends heavily on how consistently you review the halachot and practise writing between lessons. Mastery—not simply completing a number of hours—is the goal.

Plan on at least an hour of daily independent study and writing practice; one to two hours daily is a much stronger foundation. Exceptionally dedicated students may invest four hours a day or more. Lessons cannot replace your own daily work.

We study the relevant halachot from traditional sources—including Shulchan Aruch, Mishnah Berurah, Biur Halachah and Keset HaSofer—together with letter formation, use and cutting of the kulmus, writing technique, identifying and correcting errors, and preparation for independent examination.

Instruction is available in Beis Yosef and, for students who wish, Arizal script. I do not offer instruction in Alter Rebbe script.

A Megillah is not the starting point. You must first develop reliable letter formation and the required halachic knowledge. With consistent daily practice, reaching the stage of writing a Megillah may take months; timing varies by student.

Only after developing the necessary halachic knowledge and practical skill, with appropriate independent certification where required. Writing multiple Megillot can be valuable preparation. Being able to form beautiful letters alone does not establish readiness to produce STa״M for others.

No certification is automatic. I teach and prepare students for an independent assessment, including the relevant knowledge and practical writing requirements. The examining or certifying body makes its own decisions, and its requirements may change.

Not automatically. Checking other people’s STa״M is a distinct specialist responsibility requiring additional training, expertise and appropriate qualification. A Sofer’s qualification alone does not confer that expertise.

Private instruction can be arranged online, with in-person possibilities subject to availability. Online lessons still require careful preparation, appropriate writing materials, and a suitable camera or method of showing your work for feedback.

Yes, if you organise a suitable group yourself before lessons begin. A discounted group rate may then be offered and agreed in advance. I do not undertake to find or assemble group members for prospective students.

Once a group is formed, every member remains responsible for payment for every scheduled group session, whether attending or absent. A lesson may be recorded for someone who cannot attend, subject to the agreed recording arrangements.

Each individual lesson must be paid for at least two days (48 hours) in advance. Paying for four lessons at a time is recommended for continuity and smoother monthly planning. Dates are secured only once scheduling and payment are confirmed.

Please consult the cancellation and booking terms on the Torah Lessons booking page before paying. A request to reschedule does not automatically waive the applicable policy. For group sessions, the agreed group payment commitment applies even when a member is absent.

This professional training is intended for Jewish men who live in accordance with Orthodox halachic observance, including Shabbat and Kashrut, and the laws of family purity where applicable. A rabbinic reference or introductory discussion may be requested before training begins.

A solid ability to read Hebrew and a willingness to learn halachic texts seriously will help enormously. Your precise starting point can be assessed in the first lesson; prior experience does not replace the required study and practice.

It may become a livelihood or supplementary income for a sufficiently skilled, qualified and reliable Sofer, but income is never guaranteed. The primary motivation must be responsibility for the sanctity and correctness of the writing.

Writing tools, parchment, ink, examination charges, and any other supplies are separate from tuition unless expressly agreed otherwise. We can discuss what you need at the appropriate stage of learning.

This page is designed to answer the common questions about cost, commitment, format, progression and certification. If you are ready to begin, please book and pay for your first lesson. Email is reserved for substantial individual questions not already addressed here.

Use the existing Torah Lessons booking page and follow its Calendly and payment instructions. Please indicate that you are booking Sofrut instruction.