REMEMBRANCE...The back of Congregation Beth Israel’s Torah is embroidered with the name of Sergeant Major Rafael Elias Mosheyoff, an Israeli army reservist. He was killed while pursuing terrorists in the wake of the October 7 attacks against Israel.
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November 28, 2024
Temple Displays Torah Cover Commemorating Soldier
SCOTCH PLAINS — Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) recently revealed a new Torah cover dedicated to the memory of the 1,200 individuals who perished in Israel on October 7, 2023, and the many hostages and soldiers who have died since. CBI obtained the Torah cover by participating in a worldwide effort called The Simchat Torah Project.
