Return to: Jewish NewsAmerican Synagogue in Palm Springs, California Donates Torah to Austrian Congregation
Generous gift is a reversal of the more common journey from 'old world' to new. Traditionally, when a Synagogue is in need of a Torah, one is often given from a community in the "Old World" to the usually younger congregation in America. On May 4, Temple Isaiah had a very unique and remarkable ceremony to send off one of their old and beloved Torahs on a journey in the opposite direction -- to Vienna, Austria. Leonard Sherman, a member of Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs, was in Austria and learned of a congregation in need, Zwi Perez Chajes School of the Jewish Community, Vienna, and brought their request to Temple Isaiah. Rabbi Sally Olins and the Temple Isaiah congregation sent off the Torah on May 4 at a special service. Later in the month, Temple Isaiah Board President Edie Keller will be in Europe and will go to Vienna for a dedication ceremony. (PRWeb May 7, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1GYWx1LVByb2YtUHJvZi1NYWduLVplcm8= |