Must a Sofer computer check his work?

 

Question:

I am a Sofer, I was wondering if it is a chiyuv to computer check my work or is it enough to go over it three times as mentioned in Shulchan Aruch?

 

Answer:

According to most poskim there is no obligation to use a computer, although it is very recommended (obviously in addition to human checking).

 

Sources:

ראה שו”ת קנין תורה ה, קו. תשוה”נ ב, צט. ג, שכו. משנ”ה י”א, קטו. אבל ראה שו”ת שבה”ל ז, ב.

 

 

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