Torah Dedication

Torah scroll in memory of fallen soldier adorned with his helmet

Family and friends in Raanana dedicated a Torah scroll topped with a silver crown containing Dan Wajdenbaum’s combat helmet, honoring the fallen soldier two years on.

In memory of fallen commander

Wounded vet and Amb. Leiter dance with the Torah

Elisha Medan, who was wounded in the battle where Dr. Moshe Yedidyah Leiter fell, attended the Torah dedication ceremony in his memory with Moshe's father, Israel's Ambassador to the US.

Moving:

Torah dedication march pauses to show solidarity for hostages

Members of the central synagogue in the Rehavia neighbourhood in Jerusalem paused a celebratory Torah dedication march at the hostages' families' protest encampment near the PM's residence to show solidarity and pray for their quick return.

October 7th anniversary

Watch: Moving Selichot ceremony at the Western Wall

To close the first anniversary of the massacre in southern Israel, thousands gathered at the Western Wall to recite the Selichot prayers and partake in the dedication of a Torah scroll.

Manhattan:

Torah dedication honors victims of October 7th

Over 5,000 people attended the dedication of the Torah scroll which was adorned with a cover inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives on October 7th.

Honoring fallen soldier:

Torah dedication in Be'eri: 'Shilo dances with us today'

Members of the Bnei Akiva branch in Sderot raised 200,000 shekels and dedicated a Torah scroll in memory of the branch's graduate who fell in battle in Be'eri on October 7.

Hostages' families complete Torah scroll

In the coming days, the Torah scroll will be sent for use by an elite combat unit serving in Gaza.

Watch: Torah dedication in memory of Rabbi Raziel Shevach

A year after the murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach in terror attack near Havat Gilad, new Torah dedicated in the community.

Watch: Torah dedication for soldier killed in Hevron

Festive Hanukkah 'Hachnasat Torah' in Hevron in honor of soldier David Golavenchich, tragically killed last year in training accident.

Terror attack survivor donates Torah scroll to hospital

Man wounded in terrorist attack donates Torah scroll to the synagogue at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera.

Watch: Celebrating new Torah scrolls in Kfar Hashiloach

Jewish community in eastern J'lem celebrates dedication of two Torah scrolls to synagogue, as revival of Jewish life in the area continues.

Watch: Torah dedication ceremony in honor of fallen soldier

Efrat celebrates Torah dedication in honor of soldier David Golovensitz, who recently fell in the line of duty.

Chief of Staff and rabbis meet to defuse tensions

In the wake of tensions in the IDF between the army brass and the religious soldiers, IDF Head met with rabbis to repair wounds.

52 combat soldiers commanded to shave

"I was in shock. Why are they forcing me to choose between two values which I believe in?!" Commander freezes order pending investigation.

New limitations for Torah dedication ceremonies in IDF

Arutz Sheva acquired new directives sent to IDF bases for conduct of visits by donors. Torah dedication ceremonies limited to 8 guests.

'New joy after the massacre'

Torah Dedication in Honor of Har Nof Massacre Victims

'The joy of Torah overcomes sadness' - bereaved family members take part in special ceremony after brutal terror attack.

Torah Scroll Dedicated at Iron Dome Base

Young Israel dedicates scroll in partnership with Berger Fund to base established near Haifa two weeks ago.