Simchat Torah 2025

This year on Simchat Torah we honoured our Kallah Bereshit Suzanne and Chatan Torah Beri. 

There was much singing and dancing as our members took turns dancing with the Sefer Torah to music provided by Jennifer.  Jennifer cleverly projected the lyrics of the songs onto the wall. Unfortunately, some of the children were a bit reluctant to stand for the traditional blessing under the tallit held by our Kallah and Chatan. 

The children were however happy to dance with the tiny scroll we keep specifically so the younger children can be included. The small sefer Torah is, whilst only 32cm high, is a full, printed version of the Sifri Torah complete with its own yad. Over the years it has proved very popular with younger children. Indeed I am sure we all clearly remember a 4 / 5 year old Amelia and her siblings parading the little scroll. This year, there is a photo of a grown up Amelia carrying a full sized scroll.

Once again, a photo of our themed Challot can be found in the Challah page on this website. There you will be able to see the gradual improvement of the themed Challah. Practice makes perfect as they say. Although there is a way to go before perfection is achieved, if indeed it ever is.