KAZAN, Russia [FJC] — In the capital of Tatarstan, the Jewish community of Kazan hosted a grand celebration dedicated to the receipt of a new Torah scroll in the city’s Synagogue. This event took place the day before Yom Kippur, bringing great joy to Jews residing in this predominantly Muslim city.
That day in the Synagogue, this festive gathering brought together more than a hundred people eager to share in the joy of this historic event. The initial speech was made by Chief Rabbi of Kazan Yitzhak Gorelik, after which the floor was given to Alexander Kantor, whose family co-sponsored the writing of this particular Torah scroll. In accordance with Jewish tradition, members of the Kantor family wrote the last few letters of the scroll.
That day in the Synagogue, this festive gathering brought together more than a hundred people eager to share in the joy of this historic event. The initial speech was made by Chief Rabbi of Kazan Yitzhak Gorelik, after which the floor was given to Alexander Kantor, whose family co-sponsored the writing of this particular Torah scroll. In accordance with Jewish tradition, members of the Kantor family wrote the last few letters of the scroll.
Kazan Synagogue Receives New Torah Scroll
KAZAN, Russia [FJC] — In the capital of Tatarstan, the Jewish community of Kazan hosted a grand celebration dedicated to the receipt of a new Torah scroll in the city’s Synagogue. This event took place the day before Yom Kippur, bringing great joy to Jews residing in this predominantly Muslim city.
That day in the Synagogue, this festive gathering brought together more than a hundred people eager to share in the joy of this historic event. The initial speech was made by Chief Rabbi of Kazan Yitzhak Gorelik, after which the floor was given to Alexander Kantor, whose family co-sponsored the writing of this particular Torah scroll. In accordance with Jewish tradition, members of the Kantor family wrote the last few letters of the scroll.
