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Ashdod Community Consecrates Torah Scroll in Memory of Beloved Figure

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By כיכר השבת, חיים רוזנבוים

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 6 hours ago

What happened

Ashdod held a ceremony to dedicate a new Torah scroll in memory of Rabbi Avraham Leibish Levi, a beloved community member known for his kindness. The event was attended by rabbis and a large crowd.

  • 01A Torah scroll was dedicated in Ashdod's "Ahvat Yisrael" study hall.
  • 02The scroll honors the memory of Rabbi Avraham Leibish Levi.
  • 03Rabbi Levi was known as "the man with the smile" and for his kindness.
  • 04Family and friends donated the scroll.
  • 05The ceremony was attended by rabbis and a large community gathering.

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OrganizationsAhvat Yisrael
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Ashdod Community Consecrates Torah Scroll in Memory of Beloved Figure
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago
Ashdod Holds Ceremony for Torah Scroll Honoring Philanthropist

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