Congregation Beth Sholom commissions new Torah
Torah will take one year to write
PROVIDENCE – Congregation Beth Sholom has commissioned their first-ever written Sefer Torah (Torah scroll) – as opposed to purchasing one – reports Rabbi Barry Dolinger. A celebratory kickoff will take place on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 3:00 p.m.
At noon, people will have the opportunity to purchase letters and help Israeli Sofer (scribe) Shel Bassel write the opening letters of the Torah. At 1:00 p.m., the scribe will give a class on writing a Torah. Sofer Bassel will also speak on “Introduction to Writing a Torah.” Rabbi Dolinger says the project will take approximately one year to complete.
Congregation Beth Sholom is located at 275 Camp St., Providence.
For more information: contact congregation Beth Sholom at rabbi@bethsholom-ri.org or officebethsholom@yahoo.com or 621-9393
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