Please RSVP by Wed, Oct 8.

Join us for dancing, singing, and a giant Torah party!

5:45-6:30 pm: Dinner 
6:30 pm: Ma’ariv, followed by hakafot dancing led by the live klezmer musicians of Isle of Klezbos (no registration necessary for prayer and dancing)

Thanks to all those who are sponsoring dinner in celebration of the lives of loved ones who have passed away since last Rosh Hashanah. The full sponsor list and explanation of their generous offering to the community can be found below.

Our generous co-sponsors:

Brenda Amarant and Craig Gruber, in memory of Brenda’s mother, Martha Amarant.
Norrie and Jeffrey Feinblatt, in memory of Norrie’s mother, Brenda Seligman.
Paul and Barbara Flexner, in memory of Paul’s brother, Robert Flexner.
Leslie and Richard Gilman, in memory of Leslie’s grandparents, May & Ray Feiden and Tessie & Irving Halpern.
Sara and Jacob Kono in memory of Sarah’s father, Warren Shapiro; and in memory of Jacob’s mother, Jean Kono.
Debra Lehrman, in honor of her parents, Ellyn & Saul Dennison.
Richard and Orlie Prince in memory of Richard’s mother, Leah Prince.
Susan and Charles Shapiro, in memory of Susan’s parents, Martha & Arthur Oleinick.
Marci and Graeme Silbert, in memory of Marci’s stepmother, Evelyn Jacoby.
Lora and Gary Wegner and Janice Bunis in memory of Lora’s father and Janice’s beloved husband, Abe Bunis;  and in memory of Lora’s aunt and Janice’s sister, Irene Greenberg.
Jennifer and Andrew Zeligson in memory of Jennifer’s parents, Elaine & Matthew Gise.

On Simchat Torah, the last portion of the book of Deuteronomy is read and immediately followed by the first chapter of Genesis. This reminds the listener that the Torah is a circle, a never-ending message from G!d connecting us to our ancestors. Life itself is also a cycle, from birth to death, with the memories of people's lives living on.  

A group of Oheb members decided to get together to celebrate the lives of those dear to them who died since last Rosh HaShanah by co-sponsoring the community Simchat Torah dinner on October 14th.

In her book “The Amen Effect,” Rabbi Sharon Brous captures the essence of finding joy amid sorrow: “Joy doesn’t erase the suffering. It doesn’t deny the pain or distract from it. Rather, joy insists that, even in the darkest hours, we must find some way to still pursue life, love, and goodness.” This perspective is embodied on Simchat Torah.  Particularly as we approach the second anniversary of October 7th.  

We at Oheb affirm our joy in the Torah and our resilience in facing these incredibly challenging times together. As everyone knows, many of those murdered on October 7th were at the all-night dance festival. To honor the memories of those lost in Israel, and in our immediate families since last Rosh HaShanah, we will dance again.  Please dance together with us this Simchat Torah.