Izzy Sirota was someone who put Hashem and the Torah first, without questions, without doubt. He believed in simply following the Torah, with Kabalot Ol. Our father emulated true Ahavas Yisroel and Kibbud Av V’em. Never did his faith or qualities diminish even through his unimaginable sufferings, surgeries, hospitalizations, and pain. He always made everyone feel warm, safe, and at peace. He put others first and took care of people in a humble, quiet way, without any fanfare • Full Story, Donate
In the merit of all Jews of Ukraine, a campaign has been launched by Mivtza Sefer Torah Hakloly Le’Achdus Yisroel to complete the ninth Sefer Torah by Yud Aleph Nissan. All Ukrainian Jews can register for free • Full Story
Yossi Greenglass’s friends and family invite everyone to participate in the writing of a brand new Sefer Torah in his memory • Full Story
Former Israeli Prime Minister and current Knesset opposition leader Bibi Netanyahu wrote a letter in a new Sefer Torah to be inaugurated on 19 Kislev and used in Netanya’s French-speaking Chabad community. There are over 30 Chabad houses in the Israeli city under the auspices of Senior Shliach Rabbi Menachem Wolpo • Photos
Members of Pensacola, Florida’s Jewish community gathered Sunday at the city’s Chabad center, directed by Rabbi Mendel and Mrs. Nechama Danow to celebrate the completion of the center’s first Sefer Torah. This comes as a culmination of the Danows’ hard work over the last three years since they moved to the Floridian town. Following the completion of the writing, the community rejoiced with a joyous parade, a strong display of Jewish pride in the streets of Pensacola • Photos
The Sirota family dedicated a new Sefer Torah with great pomp and celebration on Sunday. The Torah was written in memory of their parents, R’ Reuven and Mrs. Esther Rochel Sirota. Following the completion of the Sefer, a large crowd escorted it to the F.R.E.E. shul on President Street, where they conducted a joyful hakafos, escorting it to its new home. Images captured by photographer Shmulik Reinitz • Photos
Berel Grossbaum (Minnesota) to Chana Shmotkin (Detroit)
L’Chaim tonight in F.R.E.E.
Baby boy to: Shmuel and Esther Neft (nee Tyshenko) – Toronto.
Baby boy to: Menachem and Esty Sheinberger – Crown Heights
Baby girl to: Meir and Chanie Levinger (nee Richler) – Yerushalayim, Israel