Simhat Torah
Thursday, October 24, 6:30pm
Tekes Ma’avar, a Ceremony of Transition, followed by Simhat Torah Festival Services and Celebration for the entire community
This year, we will mark the yahrzeit, the Hebrew date anniversary of the October 7 attacks, on Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah. On the evening of October 24 at 6:30pm, we will have a Tekes Ma’avar, a ceremony of transition from the sadness of Shemini Atzeret to the joy of Simhat Torah. We will sing, reflect, and recite prayers in memory of those lost and then will affirm our commitment to life and joy as we celebrate Simhat Torah. This program is geared towards older teens and adults.
Families of all ages are invited to join our educators in the TBS tent for a very special Torah program and treat. Following the ceremony in the sanctuary, everyone will join together for singing, dancing, and celebrating! There will be special roles for ALL of our students in our Congregational Service. Bring your Simhat Torah flag for our parade and enjoy delicious treats after the service!
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Friday, October 25, 9:30am
Congregational Simhat Torah Festival Service
Simhat Torah celebration for your entire family! Join us as we dance, sing, and celebrate with the Torah at our Congregational Simhat Torah Service! All participants will have an Aliyah during this special service.
Activities for children, including a Torah Scavenger Hunt, will begin around 10:30am during the Torah Service.
Join us as we honor the 5785 Temple Beth Sholom Kallat Torah and Hatan Beresheet
On Simhat Torah, we finish reading the Torah and immediately begin reading it again. Being called to the Torah for an aliyah for the last portion we read in the book of Deuteronomy and for the first portion we read in the book of Genesis are honors reserved for those who have helped our community live Torah’s values.
Our 5785 honorees:
Kallat Torah: Members of our TBS community who participated in the TBS Israel Missions
Hatan Beresheet: Jared Kaufman
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Following services, there will be a congregational Kiddush Luncheon.