Torah Journey Schedule of Events
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Update as of March 17, 2020:
Keeping the health and well-being of our entire community in mind, our March 31 Torah scribing opportunities and dinner with the sofer have been postponed. We appreciate your patience as we work on scheduling an alternate date.
An Afternoon with the Sofer
1:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Temple Beth Shalom Social Hall and Sanctuary
Personalized Scribing Experience (Fundraising Opportunity): Reserve a 10-minute timeslot for you and your loved ones on the bimah with the sofer. During your time with the sofer, you will learn the significance of your assigned letter and write that letter with the sofer. Slots are limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your time slot now.
Educational Stations (Free and open to all): Enjoy a self-paced stroll among interactive stations focused on all things Torah.
Dinner & Workshop with the Sofer
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Fundraising Opportunity: $36 per person & advance RSVP required. Click here to reserve your spot.)
Temple Beth Shalom Social Hall
The Aura of Torah: Distinguishing Light & Darkness
Where is the spirit of “The Law”? Was darkness created by G-d? Look into a Torah and let it reveal its secrets. Learn the spiritual secrets of a Kabbalistic scroll, and why all Torah scrolls reveal more than meets the eye.
The following events are tentative based on the current closures due to COVID-19. Please check back for more information as it becomes available.
Religious School – both morning and afternoon sessions
All Religious School students will engage with the sofer during their regular Religious School schedule. This is an opportunity for students to understand the Torah in a unique and exciting context.
An Afternoon with the Sofer
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Personalized Scribing Experience (Fundraising Opportunity): Reserve a 10-minute timeslot for you and your loved ones on the bimah with the sofer. During your time with the sofer, you will learn the significance of your assigned letter and write that letter with the sofer. Slots are limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your time slot now.
Educational Stations (Free and open to all): Enjoy a self-paced stroll among interactive stations focused on all things Torah.
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Concluded Events:
A Window Into the Sofer’s World: Delve Into What Torah REALLY is!
Educational Workshop with the Sofer
9:00 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. (Free and open to all)
Temple Beth Shalom Sanctuary
Is the Torah just a book? Are Hebrew letters just shapes? Does a sofer (scribe) just write? With an understanding of these questions, you’ll be given a glimpse into the world of a Torah scroll. In this workshop you will be able to view and analyze the materials of the sofer’s craft and witness a demonstration of their function. The sofer will demonstrate how so-called “Hebrew letters” are brought into being. You will reflect and consider the character and traits a sofer needs in order to fulfill this monumental task. With all this and more, you will acquire a totally unexpected and fresh insight into the Torah creation and content.
Opening Celebration
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Free and open to all)
Temple Beth Shalom Sanctuary
We hope you will make it a priority to join us for a joyful, holy, and timeless Torah processional and celebration as we welcome the sofer and begin our scribing journey as a community.
An Afternoon with the Sofer
12:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Temple Beth Shalom Social Hall and Sanctuary
Your Personalized Scribing Experience (Fundraising Opportunity): Reserve a 10-minute timeslot for you and your loved ones on the bimah with the sofer. During your time with the sofer, you will learn the significance of your assigned letter and write that letter with the sofer. Slots are limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your time slot now.
Educational Stations (Free and open to all): Enjoy a self-paced stroll among interactive stations focused on all things Torah.