Torah Scrolls

With a gun and Torah

Photo of haredi soldier moves Israel

Photojournalist Chaim Goldberg snapped a picture of military rabbi Captain (Res.) Yehuda Weitzman en route to his base, armed with an assault rifle and a Torah scroll.

Torah dedicated to fallen students of Sha'alavim Yeshiva

The Sha'alavim Hesder Yeshiva held a ceremony today to dedicate a Torah scroll in memory of the Yeshiva's graduates who fell during the war.

Torah scroll dedicated in memory of fallen captain

A Torah scroll was dedicated at the Bnei Akiva Bar Kokhba branch in Yeruham in memory of Captain Itai Seif, a platoon commander in the Givati Brigade who was killed during the war in the northern Gaza Strip.

Torah scroll from recycled bottles

Students at Kfar HaRoeh Yeshiva collected hundreds of thousands of bottles and cans over about two years and used the proceeds to fund the writing of a new Torah scroll.

After Two Decades:

Sa-Nur Torah returns home

Shlomo Halfon, who was expelled from the town at age 20 while carrying the Torah scroll donated by his late father, returned it to the newly re-established town's synagogue.

Women of the Wall use handicapped woman for smuggling attempt

Women of the Wall attempt to use handicapped elderly woman to help them smuggle Torah scroll into Western Wall Plaza, heritage foundation says.

Suspected arson: Torah scrolls rescued from the flames

Firefighters battled a blaze overnight that broke out in a food storage facility for people in need in the city of Ramla and spread to a nearby synagogue. “We removed the Torah scrolls intact," they said.

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.

Women of the Wall use soldier to bring Torah to Western Wall

Western Wall ushers confiscated a Torah scroll from an IDF reservist who tried to bring it into the prayer area for Women of the Wall.

Revivim:

The commandment to write a Torah Scroll

Every Jewish male is commanded to write a Torah scroll for himself. Today the practice is to fulfill the commandment of writing a Torah scroll in partnership. A woman too may study from the sacred Torah scroll.

Provocation at Western Wall

Torah Scroll smuggled through bathroom

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reports that Reform women smuggled a Torah scroll through the public restrooms, in violation of the regulations and desecrating the sanctity of the scroll.

Soldier dances in yeshiva with plush Torah scroll found in Gaza

Yonatan Buzgalo, a student at the Karnei Shomron hesder yeshiva and an IDF soldier, returns to yeshiva bearing a plush Torah scroll found in Gaza.

Women of the Wall smuggle Torah scroll in baby carrier

Tensions erupted at the prayer plaza as Women of the Wall attempt to bypass regulations with concealed Torah scroll.

Holon:

Torah scrolls rescued from synagogue hit in missile strike

Synagogue at impact site in Holon sustains damage due to missile strike, bystanders help the caretaker remove the Torah scrolls to a safe location. Watch.

Jewish Firefighter rescues Torah from burning Long Island shul

Michael Farca emerged unscathed after entering Chabad of Greenvale to rescue the congregation's Torah scroll during a fire as congregants prayed outside.

Moving footage:

Yarden Bibas dedicates Torah scroll in memory of his family

Yarden Bibas, who lost his family in Hamas captivity, received a personal Torah scroll that will accompany him. He wrote three letters in the scroll, which was dedicated before the funeral procession.

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Torah scroll brought to hostage Alon Ohel's room

Kobi and Idit, parents of hostage Alon Ohel, bring Torah scroll into Alon's room, praying for his recovery and release from Gaza.

President Herzog:

'We cannot fall into Hamas's trap'

President Isaac Herzog attended a ceremony today to dedicate 18 Torah scrolls in memory of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron war and warned against national panic regarding the future of the hostage deal.

New project connects Diaspora Jews with bereaved Israeli families

The 'Sign of Life' initiative, Israel’s national memorial project, recently toured the US to connect Jewish communities with bereaved families.

Indictment:

Suspect desecrated Torah scroll, plundered charity box

Indictment filed against Shechem resident who attempted to remove Torah scroll from Holy Ark, causing damage.

IDF Rabbinate premiers tactical Holy Ark

The new invention allows a Torah scroll to be safely and respectfully carried into the field and can quickly convert into a table for reading the Torah.

Otniel dedicates Torah scroll to fallen soldiers

A Torah scroll was dedicated in memory of the town's heroes with the participation of the family of Elhanan Kalmanson, who led a mission to save dozens of Israelis during the October 7th massacre.

Horrific:

Torah scroll destroyed in Bat Yam synagogue break-in

Vandals break into synagogue in Bat Yam, tearing open the Holy Ark, throwing Torah scroll on the floor and stepping on it.

Torah Scroll Inauguration for ZAKA's bereavement support unit

A poignant Torah scroll dedication event took place in Petah Tikva for ZAKA's bereavement support service. The scroll was dedicated with the participation of the Health Minister and in honor of the late Zohar family.

Jewish man plans to return Torah scrolls to Syria

American-Israeli philanthropist who saved Jewish treasures at the beginning of the Civil War in Syria, plans to lead a delegation of Syrian Jews to return the artifacts.

Torah scrolls saved from fire in Florida Chabad House

One of the Torah scrolls saved from the fire survived the Holocaust and was expected to be used for the first time on Yom Kippur.

$50,000 Torah scroll stolen from Queens yeshiva returned to owner

Arrested thief directs police to hiding place of Torah scroll stolen from Far Rockaway day school in May.

Firefighters rescue Torah scrolls from Safed synagogue

Fire breaks out at synagogue in the northern city of Safed.

Torah scroll rescued during search for missing man

Search and rescue volunteers working to locate a man missing from Afula were checking an abandoned building when they realized that there was more than just litter on the floor.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Pres. Herzog, complete Torah scroll together

Torah scroll written for the Jewish communities of Israel and Ukraine is completed; Ukraine's President Zelenskyy wrote the first letter, and Israel's President Herzog wrote the last.

Torah scrolls rescued from burning synagogue

Firefighters rescue 11 Torah scrolls from burning synagogue in Kfar Saba.

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Soldiers welcome Torah scroll in Gaza

After an extended period of protecting the various routes in the Gaza Strip, the soldiers received a Torah scroll to use during prayer services during the week and on Shabbat.

Kiryat Gat:

Torah scrolls thrown to floor in synagogue break-in

Police, forensic investigators, arrive at scene of Kiryat Gat synagogue break-in, aiming to identify suspects.

The Torah scroll that survived the battles in Gaza

Battalion 7421 moved from place to in the Gaza Strip, fighting Hamas terrorists. Everywhere they went, they were accompanied by the battalion's Torah scroll.

Torah scroll dedicated to hostage's speedy release

Family of hostage Avinatan Or dedicates Torah scroll in town of Shiloh, praying for his immediate release from Hamas captivity.

Hundreds of mezuzahs donated to the IDF found to be invalid

Givati Brigade Rabbi sent hundreds of donated mezuzahs to be inspected by the IDF Scribes Institute, which found many to be invalid.

Hundreds attend moving prayer service held at hostage's home

Hundreds gather for moving prayer service as Torah scroll is brought into captive Mia Shem’s home.

Moving event:

Torah scrolls at Western Wall dedicated to the fallen

Two Torah scrolls dedicated to Western Wall, writing begins of scrolls for synagogues in the Gaza Envelope communities and at IDF bases.

Watch: Torah scroll in the ruins of a Gush Katif synagogue

Armored Corps Battalion 9215 brings Torah scroll to site where Netzarim synagogue once stood.

Rare Torah scroll shown at Saudi Arabia book fair

Rare Torah scroll written in the 16th century is shown to tens of thousands at Saudi Arabia book fair.

Torah scroll dedicated in memory of shooting attack victims

The town of Eli, which a few months ago was rocked by a shooting attack that left four dead, dedicated a Torah scroll in their memory.

Eida Haharedit condemns synagogue that gave woman 'Gelilah'

A video that was posted to social media this week shows the woman dressing the Torah scroll in the sanctuary as men surround her.

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Guards search Women of the Wall, find Torah scroll

Security guards found a Torah Scroll in bags of 'Women of the Wall'. Western Wall Foundation: "We condemn attempts to violate regulations"

US museums to display 'rimonim' made by 18th-century silversmith

A pioneering 18th-century Sephardic silversmith’s Torah decorations to be displayed in US museums for first time.

Rabbi of vandalized synagogue: 'It's a national disaster'

'The entire community is crying,' says Rabbi Yaakov Gagola of Ashdod.

Ashdod synagogue vandalized

Smashed furniture and desecrated Torah scrolls greeted worshipers who arrived at the synagogue.

Swedish activist cancels plan to burn Jewish Bible

The Swedish activist who threatened to burn the Jewish Bible claims he was checking for selective enforcement.

"Has Europe learned nothing?"

A joint statement by Jewish and Christian organizations against the planned burning of a Jewish Bible in Sweden.

Western Wall rabbi:

'No force in the world can destroy our sacred scriptures'

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall, tells Swedish authorities: 'It is not too late, extinguish the fire.'

Netanyahu:

Sweden decision 'shameful' & harms what is holy to Jewish people

PM Netanyahu condemns Sweden's decision to allow burning of Jewish Bibles. 'We must respect the holy books of all religions.'

In letters to Swedish leaders:

Israel's chief rabbis condemn intent to burn Jewish Bible

Israel's Chief Rabbi Lau pens letter to Swedish PM Kristersson: 'Freedom of expression does not permit everything.'

Israeli Pres.:

'Whole world must join together' to condemn Jewish Bible burning

'Permitting the defacement of sacred texts is blatant incitement and an act of pure hate,' Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

'A disgrace to Sweden'

Swedish authorities allow provocative burning of Jewish Bible

European Jewish Congress 'shocked and appalled by moves to burn holy books in Sweden.'

Relax

This is the time to take out the Torah scroll and learn how God advances His world.

The Daily Portion / On being escorted by the Torah

19 Torah scrolls were displayed in a special ceremony, after which they were brought for genizah or interment to the Mt of Olives.

19 Western Wall Torah scrolls retired from service

The scrolls, some of which date back 150 years, were buried on the Mount of Olives in accordance with Jewish law and tradition.

Toronto:

Holocaust survivors to participate in rewriting Torah scroll

Toronto Holocaust survivors participate in rewriting of Torah scroll discovered more than 75 years after the Holocaust.

1 year later:

Torah scroll dedicated at Homesh in honor of Yehuda Dimentman

1,000 attend dedication of Torah scroll on first anniversary of terrorist murder of yeshiva student.

Torah scrolls saved after fire breaks out in synagogue

Firefighters extinguish flames in nighttime synagogue fire. An investigation is ongoing.

Torah scroll stolen at Las Vegas hotel

New York jeweler reports precious Torah stolen at Venetian hotel in Las Vegas.