Torah passages recited during Tikkun Leil Shavuot. Ink on parchment. Italy, 15th-16th century.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot is a Kabbalistic custom, written here before us on parchment in the form of a special scroll for this recitation.
In Tikkun Leil Shavuot, the first and last verses of each Torah portion are recited. Before us is an early script on parchment.
Recently, many have dealt with the differences between Tikkun Leil Shavuot per the Ar”i and the Tikkun as found currently, which is in the order determined by the Shla”h, who added to what was recited. The ‘original’ Tikkun Leil Shavuot per the Ar”i’s order has even been printed.
Today, it is customary to add verses from the Torah except for the beginnings and ends of the Torah portions that deal with the Creation of the world, receiving the Torah, the Ten Commandments and holiday sacrifices. In the early script before us, only the first verses of each portion were written.
Expert’s confirmation included. Especially rare.
6 sheets for a total length of approximately 5 meters. Parchment width 12 cm.
Moderate-fine condition. The ink is faded in several places. Slight blemish in the middle sheet. Slight tears in the margins of the sheets.