Services

The central part of the service is Regina reading from the Torah (Five Books of Moses / Old Testament), sacred scrolls made of parchment paper which has been sewn together and written on by hand by a Sofer (scribe). The Torah is read beginning to end each year, starting and concluding with the holiday of Simchat Torah, which is in the fall.

Regina will also offer an interpretation of her Torah portion, D’Var Torah, along with her remarks on this day.

The remainder of the service includes prayers, songs, and readings in both Hebrew and English. Please join in as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Regina’s mitzvah project in honor of her Bat Mitzvah–a task that includes tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (healing the world) includes supporting the AJC (American Jewish Committee), where she is a Regional Board Member. Just as the urgency to have a Bat Mitzvah came…