TDSA Torah Dedication

‫הכנסת‬ ‫ספר‬ ‫תורה‬

Bernstein Family Torah Dedication & Celebration NOVEMBER 22, 2015

What Happens at a Torah Dedication?

The dedication of a new Torah scroll is marked with great festivity. The celebration begins with the last letters in the Torah being completed by the sofer (scribe).

Next, the Torah is welcomed into the community just as one welcomes a bride and groom. Accordingly, the scroll will be carried under a chuppah during a processional at Torah Day School.

When the Torah reaches the Beis Medrash at TDSA, there is a hakafos ceremony including joyous dancing similar to Simchas Torah. The Torah is then placed in the Aron (Ark), its new home.

The ceremony concludes with a festive reception.

‫בם״ד‬

Joan & William Bernstein and Abby & Seth Bernstein are dedicating a Sefer Torah to Torah Day School of Atlanta in honor of

Klal Yisrael The Jewish People We are delighted to invite you for the completion of the final letters and for a Hachnasas Sefer Torah (Torah Dedication Celebration)

Sunday, November 22, 2015 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Torah Day School of Atlanta 1985 Lavista Road • Atlanta, Georgia Dancing & Reception to follow NO COST TO ATTEND • ALL ARE WELCOME Your participation will enhance our simcha Special activities for children and music by Rabbi Jake Simcha Attire

Our Sages have taught that each and every Jew has a letter in the Torah which corresponds to his or her soul and spiritual identity.

If one letter is missing, the Torah is incomplete and no longer valid. Similarly, each and every Jew constitutes an integral and irreplaceable part of the Jewish people.

A Torah connects one generation to the next. Your participation in TDSA’s Torah will connect you to the newest link in our holy and eternal chain.

Dedication Opportunities LETTER IN THE TORAH - $36 WORD IN THE TORAH - $54 VERSE IN THE TORAH - $72 PASSAGE IN THE TORAH - $180 TORAH PORTION - $360 SPECIAL SELECTIONS - $540 YAD POINTER - $720 ATZEI CHAYIM (2) WOODEN TORAH ROLLERS - $1,800 SILVER BREASTPLATE - $3,600 SILVER CROWN - $5,400 The sofer will complete the final letters of the Torah accompanied by Bernstein family and friends.

Dedications can be made online @ torahday.org/torah by November 10th