Sunday, October 18, 2009

All the photos from the Opening Ceremony are now available on our Shutterfly web page. Plus ... see the video of the Torah of Our Own Opening Ceremony!

Learn more about the Torah of Our Own Project, including the philosophy behind this once-in-a-lifetime spiritual opportunity which was open to the entire congregation.

Over 800 congregants and their families attended our kick-off for the Torah of Our Own (TOO) Project. Rabbi Paul Cohen and his family scribed the very first letter in our new Torah during this ceremony. The event was highly energized and participatory. Attendees had the opportunity to:

• Learn more about the Torah of Our Own project.
• Meet our Sofer (Torah scribe), Rabbi Moshe Druin, and learn about the ancient and fascinating art of writing a Torah. Rabbi Druin spoke about what's involved in writing a Torah and demonstrated different types of parchment. Rabbi Paul Cohen and his family wrote a letter in the scroll with Rabbi Druin.
• Dedicate a Torah portion and sign up to write a letter in our new Torah.
• Enjoy crafts, dancing with a Klezmer group, participating in art projects and playing word trivia with Rabbi C. Michelle Greenberg, former Rabbi at Temple Jeremiah.
• Fulfill the 613th commandment to "write a Torah."
• Enjoy entertainment by members of the Junior Choir and School of Jewish Rock under the direction of Music Specialist Alan Goodis.

Click on images to enlarge:

- Photos courtesy of Lauren Major