Machon Kulmus

22/04/2026

Just presented in Rome (well virtually at a conference taking place in Rome - sadly). Unlocked the story of the Vatican Ebraici 1 (Vat. ebr 1) Torah scroll, and its true age and special features. At ‘The Bible in Middle Eastern Manuscript Traditions’. Article in preparation (jointly with Prof. Gary Rendsburg, Joe Gindi and Yehudah Kornecki).

26/02/2026

My latest article. on the rare scribal tradition of the qof devuqa. In the latest COMSt Bulletin. My second article for them.
https://www.fdr.uni-hamburg.de/record/18365

22/12/2025

My latest article for the Cambridge Genizah Unit has been published today. December’s Fragment of the Month. Well two fragments really, since they are related. Mezuzot - but very different.
https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/departments/taylor-schechter-genizah-research-unit/fragment-month/fotm-2025/fragment-9?

02/12/2025

Chanukah is coming. So, if you want to buy some lovely books from Kulmus Publishing for yourself, or as Chanukah gifts, now is the time

Kulmus Publishing specialises in producing works of Jewish interest. Particularly concerning Sofrut (Scribal Arts) and Torah but also stories and art with a Jewish theme.

21/11/2025

Chanukah is coming. Nothing says Chanukah for your geeky friends than buying them the book of the story that isn't quite as accurate as I Maccabees. Watch the video then head to lulu.com for the print and ebook versions. https://www.facebook.com/55615525855/videos/10153566240670856

10/10/2025

My latest article has just been published. Exploring the origins of the hu**ed het. Drawing on my PhD findings and new research, including a special medieval Torah at the MST and one I fixed recently for NEMS and many more. Open access PDF

Abstract In Torah scrolls for liturgical use, there is a scribal tradition to write the letter ח (ḥet) with a central hump in the form, rather than the flat roof that is seen in codices and printed texts. This article explores the development of this hu**ed ḥet from both halakhic and palaeograp...