The young man approached the Torah scroll and answered all the questions traditionally asked on this occasion, after which everyone enjoyed a wonderful kosher dinner. Among the numerous guests were many from elsewhere in Ukraine, who had the opportunity to meet with one another, strengthen friendly bonds, share their experiences, and answer each other's questions.
Jewish Coming-of-Age Marked in Zhitomir
Zhitomir, Ukraine — The Synagogue of Zhitomir celebrated a special occasion this week with the Bar Mitzva of Menachem Mendel, the oldest son of Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm, the city’s Chief Rabbi and Chabad Lubavitch emissary.
The young man approached the Torah scroll and answered all the questions traditionally asked on this occasion, after which everyone enjoyed a wonderful kosher dinner. Among the numerous guests were many from elsewhere in Ukraine, who had the opportunity to meet with one another, strengthen friendly bonds, share their experiences, and answer each other’s questions.
The Jewish community of Zhitomir, a full member of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine, congratulates Menachem Mendel on his entry into adulthood as a Jew.
fellow shliach
mazal tov!!
Eli G
mazal tov