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Rare Scroll by Young Scribe Highlights Female Artistry
3/3/2026
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Story summary
- On February 9, 1767, Luna Ambron completed a parchment Megillat Esther scroll on her 14th birthday.
- The scroll, along with a blessing sheet, is part of the Israel Museum exhibition 'The Girl Who Wrote' in Jerusalem.
- The exhibition showcases rare artifacts by female scribes.
- The Israel Museum remains closed due to security concerns.
- Curator Anna Nizza-Caplan notes the uniqueness of Ambron's work and the cultural influences evident in the decorations.
