Torah Case — Price, Materials and Fit
What separates a wooden case from a carbon case, how the price is set, and what every case page must state before ordering.
A Torah case is the rigid structure the scroll stands and is kept in, so two figures decide everything else: dimensions and material.
Dimensions before design
A fitting case is one whose internal height and internal diameter exceed the scroll with breathing room. Measure the height of the sheets, the rolled diameter and the height of the atzei chaim. A missing measurement cannot be replaced by an estimate. Every KADOSH case page lists full internal and external dimensions.
Wood versus carbon
Solid wood gives warmth, presence and tradition, and allows carving, inlay and rich detail. Carbon fibre gives very low weight, high mechanical durability and dimensional stability, a clear advantage where the scroll is carried often and in international transport.
How the price is set
1. Material and structure — wood, carbon or a combination.
2. Dimensions — a taller or wider case needs more material and more work.
3. Handwork — carving, inlay, painting, coating and finishing.
4. Metals and dedication — crown, rings, dedication plate and embroidery.
5. Interior lining and fittings — openings, locking, carrying handles.
Our prices
A wooden Torah case starts at 19,000 ILS. A carbon case has a base of 40,000 ILS, and clients who also commission the writing of the scroll with us are entitled to a discount, never below 29,000 ILS. These figures are enforced in the system itself, so no unapproved price can appear.
Haftarah case
A Haftarah case is built as the pair of the Torah case, and at KADOSH its height is set between 45 and 50 percent of the Torah case height so the pair reads correctly together. The link between the designs follows the parashah and its haftarah, according to custom.
Upkeep and warranty
The KADOSH warranty on carbon cases covers the case body and structure, and on wooden cases one year on the case body, under correct storage and use: controlled temperature and humidity, no exposure to direct sun, fire, liquids or solvents, and dry cleaning with a microfibre cloth.
Note: educational content, not a halachic ruling.
This article is written for study and orientation only, based on the cited sources, and is not a halachic ruling. For a practical question, consult a rabbi.