Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) will receive its first-ever school-owned Torah. Donated by the Wasserman family, the Torah will be completed and celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at The J.
This event is open to the entire community, and RSVPs are requested at tinyurl.com/uzmbfwvd.
“We’re so excited to receive and dedicate HBHA’s first Torah, generously donated by the Wasserman family in thanks for the education of their three children,” said Zohar Flacks, the school’s director of Jewish education. “It’s incredible to see one family’s gratitude turn into something that will bring meaning, learning and connection to our entire community for generations to come."
The program will be in four parts. It will start with the siyyum (completion) of the Torah in The J’s lobby. Following the dedication, HBHA students and staff will parade the Torah around The J at 2:30 p.m..
Hakafot, or dancing with the Torah, will take place at 3 p.m., with men and women separated between Conference Room C and the Beit Midrash. At 3:30 p.m., a festive meal will be held in the social hall.
More information about HBHA is available at hbha.edu.
