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imchat Torah is a joyful celebration, often symbolized by dancing. Hebrew for “Rejoicing in the Law,” Simchat Torah also celebrates completion of reading the Book of Deuteronomy (the fifth book of the Torah) and starting from the beginning with the Book of Genesis. In Israel and in many liberal communities around the world, Simchat Torah is celebrated on the same day as Sh’mini Atzeret, making them a one-day festival.
Religious School families were invited to celebrate the holiday of Simchat Torah through three Family Worship services held in the Sanctuary during school hours. Following is a recording of the service on October 15, 2008, which features Religious School students Evan Griffith, playing the organ, and Alex Newhouse, chanting B’reishit (Genesis), the Creation story…
Religious School families were invited to celebrate the holiday of Simchat Torah through three Family Worship services held in the Sanctuary during school hours. Following is a recording of the service on October 15, 2008, which features Religious School students Evan Griffith, playing the organ, and Alex Newhouse, chanting B’reishit (Genesis), the Creation story…
Download and play the MP3 file (41M) or listen with the audio player.
MUSIC PROGRAM |
| Opening — Ma Tovu | Traditional |
| Bar’chu | Siegal |
| Sh’ma | Pik |
| Mi Chamocha | Friedman |
| Oseh Shalom | Hirsh |
| S’u Sh’arim | Lewandowski |
| Sh’ma | Sulzer |
| L’Cha Adonai | Ephros |
| Heiveinu Shalom Aleichem | Traditional |
| Am Yisrael Chai | Carlebach |
| Tree of Life | Silverman |
| Oseh Shalom | Hirsh |
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