Record of Torah scroll thefts
Every documented theft, loss and recovery of a Torah scroll worldwide. Each entry cites its sources and keeps them archived.
Report a theftTheft2026-07-26· FR· 9 scroll(s)
Nine Sefer Torah stolen from Levallois-Perret synagogue
Nine Sefer Torah scrolls were stolen from the synagogue of Levallois-Perret during the night of July 26-27, 2026. The scrolls are described as irreplaceable by the community president. The police investigation is ongoing.
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Recovery2024-03-19· IL
Torah scroll stolen from Bnei Brak synagogue returned to owner
A Torah scroll valued at about $80,000 was stolen from a synagogue in Bnei Brak. Police located the scroll three days later and returned it to its owner. Two suspects were questioned and released under restrictive conditions.
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Theft2019-04-20· IL
Ancient Torah scroll stolen from synagogue in Safed
A rare Torah scroll was stolen from the Chortkov Synagogue in Safed, Israel, over the past weekend. The scroll is valued at $70,000. The synagogue's gabbai urged Torah dealers not to sell the stolen scroll.
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Theft2019-04-20· IL
Ancient Torah scroll stolen from Tsfat synagogue
A rare Torah scroll was stolen from the Chortkov synagogue in Tsfat. The theft was discovered on Saturday when the scroll was to be removed from its case. The scroll is valued at $70,000.
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