TORAH DEDICATION PHOTO GALLERY
Join Us in Writing History
Idaho’s First Torah Completion & Dedication
Celebrating Jewish Life in Idaho
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Torah Completion Ceremony
Handwriting of the final lines by Scribe
4:00pm
The Alexander House
304 W. State St., Boise
Torah Parade & Welcome
Grand Procession
Alexander House to State Capitol
5:00pm
Torah Dedication & Reception
Hakafot, Dancing & Buffet Dinner
6:00pm
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Dr., Boise
Click here for the Torah Dedication Brochure in PDF format.
ABOUT THE TORAH
The Torah is the most precious article in Jewish life. In times of need, prayers are offered in its presence. It is perfectly intact just as we received it some 3,300 years ago.
In accordance with tradition, the first presentation was shown to Moshe by G‑d “Written in black fire over white fire.” Moshe transcribed from that Torah of fire while G‑d dictated the words. This very Torah was placed in the Holy Ark and twelve additional Torah Scrolls were gifted to each of the tribes.
From these original scrolls, additional Torahs were transcribed in precise detail. Even the letters were identical in appearance. Indeed each and every feature was prescribed by G‑d. Thus the chain of Torah remained unbroken from the time it was given to us at Sinai.
Despite years of upheaval and nightmarish suffering, not one of the Torah’s 304,805 letters has ever been changed. The words we read in synagogue today are exactly those recorded by Moses.
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 If one letter is missing, the Torah is incomplete and no longer valid.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 K’lal Yisroel, the Jewish people.
The very last mitzvah in the Torah is to write a Torah Scroll. By endowing a word, sentence or portion for yourself, your family or friends, it is as if you have written your own Torah Scroll.
For the first time in Idaho’s history, a scribe, pious and skilled in his field, will handwrite the letters of the Torah’s final verse. The Chabad Jewish Center’s new scroll will be the latest link in a holy and eternal chain.
Indeed it is an honor and a great mitzvah for each individual to become a partner in our Sefer Torah. The celebration of the Torah is every Jewish person’s celebration.
The Torah has united and sustained us for generations. Now it is time to show our appreciation and joy.
Please join together with fellow Jews in writing history by completing and returning the enclosed form and by participating in the festive celebration on September 25.
May the merit of the Torah continue to unite and sustain us. Amen.
Click here for a printable flyer that you may share with friends and family.
PARTICIPATE IN THE WRITING OF THE TORAH!
I would like to participate in the Chabad Jewish Center Sefer Torah. Please reserve the following dedications:
TORAH & SYNAGOGUE ORNAMENTATIONS
Ark & Bima Dedication - $5400
The elegantly embroidered parochet and matching Bima cover with your family name will grace the synagogue year round.
High Holidays Parochet & Bima Cover - $3600
The elegantly embroidered parochet and matching Bima cover with your family name will grace the synagogue on High Holidays.
Crown – Reserved - $5000
The beautiful sterling silver crown with your family name engraved will be prominently displayed above the Torah.
Breastplate - $3600
The beautiful sterling silver breastplate with your family name engraved will be prominently displayed on the Torah.
Rimonim - $1800
The beautiful sterling silver finials will adorn the Torah.
Mantel – Year Round – Reserved - $1800
The elegantly embroidered Torah cover with your family name will grace the Torah.
Mantel – High Holidays - $1800
The elegantly embroidered Torah cover with your family name will grace the Torah on High Holidays.
Yad - Reserved - $1000
The pointer will be engraved with your family name.
TORAH PORTIONS
Sefer - $1800
Endow one complete book of the Five Books of the Torah.
Weekly Torah Portion - $360
Endow a Torah portion for yourself, your family or friend by choosing a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding or yahrzeit anniversary Torah portion.
Chapter - $180
Endow a chapter of the Torah for yourself, your family or a friend.
Torah Verse - $72
Endow a personal Torah verse for yourself, your family or a friend.
Word - $18
Endow a word of the Torah for yourself, your family or a friend.
Letter - $5
Endow a letter that is uniquely yours.
Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz is available to discuss the spiritual significance of the various dedication opportunities.
Donations of $360 and higher will include joining the Scribe in completing the final letters of the Torah.
Donations of $1800 and higher will receive a plaque in appreciation of their gift.
To donate or RSVP for the buffet dinner (no charge), please call 208.853.9200 or e-mail.
You may donate a Torah sponsorship by credit card at our secure online donation page.
Click here to view the printable sponsorship form (PDF), which you may fax or mail to the Chabad Jewish Center.
