STORY FOR THE NEW YEAR

FernSidman · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject: STORY FOR THE NEW YEAR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A STORY FOR THE NEW YEAR – THE TORAH THAT TRIUMPHED OVER HITLER

On Sunday, September 9, 2007, Hineni, the internationally renowned
outreach organization, will sponsor a unique Torah dedication for its
chapter in Jerusalem. Located in Zion Square, the heart of the city,
the chapter services many young Israelis who are victims of terror,
and numerous others who are indigent. The Center, which is in close
proximity to clubs and discos, offers a healthy, meaningful
alternative to the young people who frequent these places through
participation in services, festive Sabbath dinners and inspiring
Torah study.

Presently, the Center houses a Torah written in the Ashkenaz
tradition. However, since the population served by the Center is
predominantly Sephardic, this new Torah has been written in
accordance with Sephardic tradition. What makes this dedication
unique however, is that this Sephardic Torah will be accompanied by a
small Torah that belonged to the great-grandfather five generations
back, of Hineni founder and president, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. He
was a renowned sage, known throughout the Torah world as the Menuchas
Osher, a miracle worker and holy man of great erudition who brought
blessing and healing to his people. This Torah scroll, especially
written for the Menuchos Osher by the illustrious scribe, Rabbi Moshe
Soifer of Pscheworsk was passed from generation to generation in the
Jungreis family in Hungary. During the years of the Holocaust, it was
buried and later dug up by the Nazis and slated to be placed in a
Nazi sponsored museum of Jewish artifacts. The goal was to prove that
Jews once existed and the Nazis had succeeded in totally eradicating
any vestige of Jewish life.

Miraculously, this little Torah made its way to the U.S. and was
returned to its rightful heirs. On Sunday, Sept. 9, the Torah that
triumphed over Hitler will be danced down the streets of Manhattan
together with the newly written Sephardic Torah which will be housed
in Jerusalem The two Torahs are truly symbolic of the miraculous
history of the Jewish people. The procession will start at 5:30 and
the public is invited to participate.

For information: Barbara Janov

(917) 364-5300

Barbara Janov

Executive Director

Tel: 212-496-1660

Mobile: 917-364-5300

E-mail: hineni@hineni.org
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FERN SIDMAN