How long is the Torah scroll?

Answer 1

Each column (עמוד) is approx 5 - 7 inches and there are 245 -248 columns, with extra columns at the beginning and end. Keep in mind that all Torah have variances and differ one from the other based on the scribe (סופר) and the script (כתב). The length of an average Torah would be around 140-148 ft long. (Sofer On Site - RSG)

Answer 2

How long does it take to read War and Peace or a page from a newspaper? It depends how quickly you read.

The Torah is broken down into sections known as parshah or parashah, one of which is read each Shabbat in the synagogue (with sub-sections read daily). Using this method, the entire Torah is read over the course of one year.

Answer 3

That depends on how quickly you read. The Torah is split into 54 "weekly portions" (there being more weeks in the Hebrew year than in the secular year) known as parashot, with each parasha (the singular) then split into seven daily readings. The parasha is read publicly in the synagogue each Shabbat (sabbath, Friday nightfall to Saturday nightfall) and many observant Jews then read each daily portion at home in order to be able to reflect more deeply on the words. Using this method, one complete reading takes one Hebrew year and ends with Simchat Torah. A triennial method is also used - this is older, but is still practiced by some synagogues, in which each weekly portion is shorter and a complete reading takes three years.

Answer 4

A professional sofer (scribe) can write one in a year.

Answer 5

I was told it takes a year or longer.

Answer 6

Roughly a half-year to one year.