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Special Torah Scroll Dedicated at Jerusalem Residence of Late Chief Rabbi
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By כיכר השבת, חזקי שטרן
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 18 hours ago
What happened
A special Torah scroll, designed to resemble the white robe of the late Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, was dedicated at his Jerusalem home. The scroll, donated by Victor Kmeho, honors the rabbi's legacy and the institutions he founded.
- 01A unique Torah scroll was dedicated at the Jerusalem home of the late Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron.
- 02The scroll is designed to resemble the white robe the rabbi wore during the High Holy Days.
- 03It also bears the names of Torah centers and yeshivas founded by the rabbi.
- 04The scroll was donated by American philanthropist Victor Kmeho.
- 05The dedication ceremony took place ahead of the High Holy Days.
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