New Torah Scroll Dedicated to Fallen Bnei David Alumni

A new Torah scroll was dedicated this week at the synagogue of the Bnei David institutions' alumni community in Eli. The ceremony honored the memory and uplifted the souls of alumni who fell during their military service. The event was attended by Rabbi Eli Sadan, head of the Bnei David institutions, Rabbi Micha Halevi, the Rabbi of Petah Tikva and brother of Rabbi Vardina Sadan, as well as bereaved families, students, and alumni.

During the ceremony, Rabbi Sadan spoke about the significance of the commandment to write a Torah scroll, drawing a connection between this mitzvah and the enduring legacy of the fallen. He referenced the verse "Now therefore write ye this song," explaining that the Torah is referred to as "song." Rabbi Sadan linked the "song of life" inherent in the Torah to the "song of their lives" of the fallen alumni.

Rabbi Sadan emphasized that even after their passing, their path, actions, and the values they instilled can continue to be learned from. He presented the dedication of the Torah scroll as an expression of continuity, illustrating how just as Torah study continues from generation to generation, so too does the legacy of the fallen alumni resonate through the heritage they left behind.

The Torah scroll was placed in the alumni community's synagogue, which serves as a meeting place and a continuation of their connection to the Beit Midrash where they studied.