New Torah Scroll Celebrated in Historical Village of Malachovka

An exciting and impressive event was held just before Shavuot, at the shul and Chabad House in the historical village of Malachovka. It was in honor of the completion of a new Torah scroll which was festively carried into the Aron Kodesh (holy ark) with singing and dancing.

The honor of writing the final letter was bestowed upon the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Berel Lazar, in whose efforts the Torah scroll was donated by philanthropist Mr. Josh Nass of Washington, who emotionally greeted all the guests live from the USA.

As is customary, once the writing of all the letters was completed, the crowds danced hakafos, to the lively Simchas Torah melodies. The Shliach to Malachovka, Rabbi Moshe Tamarin honoured the guests from Moscow, as well as the shul’s local members with reciting various pesukim.

The Gabbaim expressed their appreciation to Rabbi Avraham Kashayev for his dedication in making the event such a success.

photos by Vitlick Dershenko