Synagogue Inaugurates Torah Scroll and Hosts Feast in Kiryat Ata
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
A new Torah scroll was dedicated and an "Oshpizin" feast was held at the Makova Beit Midrash in Kiryat Ata on October 10, 2026. The event celebrated the new scroll and the traditional "Oshpizin" custom, which involves inviting seven spiritual guests representing the patriarchs during Sukkot. The ceremony brought the community together for religious observance and celebration.
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- A new Torah scroll was dedicated at the Makova Beit Midrash in Kiryat Ata.
- An "Oshpizin" feast was held as part of the dedication ceremony.
- The event took place on October 10, 2026.
- The "Oshpizin" tradition involves inviting seven spiritual guests during Sukkot.
- The ceremony united the local community for religious celebration.
A new Torah scroll was dedicated and an "Oshpizin" feast was held at the Makova Beit Midrash in Kiryat Ata. The event, which took place on October 10, 2026, marked a significant occasion for the community. The "Oshpizin" tradition, rooted in Kabbalistic mysticism, involves inviting seven spiritual guests, representing the patriarchs, to a Sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot. The dedication ceremony and subsequent feast brought together members of the community to celebrate the new scroll and uphold this tradition. The Beit Midrash serves as a central hub for religious and communal activities for the Makova Hasidic community in Kiryat Ata.
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