200-year-old Torah

A yad or pointer is used to keep the place of the reader as they read a 200 year old Torah at the University of Arizona. Beth Nakhai, an associate professor in the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, received the scroll in 2009. On Feb. 10 and 11, a rabbi will do restoration work on the document. Photo taken: Tuesday February 03, 2015.

The Southwest Torah Institute, 5150 E. Fifth St., will launch the Dr. Paul W. Hoffert Spirit Program for its 16 year on Monday, July 25 through Sunday, Aug. 7. Β 

Jewish men and boys 8 and older can learn with four rabbinical students from the Rabbinical Seminary of America in New York and Rabbi Israel Becker of the local Southwest Torah Institute and Congregation Chofetz Chayim.Β 

Individuals and groups can schedule study sessions on a range of Jewish topics with the teachers. This year's theme is "A Tree of Life for Those Who Grasp It," based on the book of Proverbs. Appointments can be scheduled between 9 a.m. to noon and 8 to 9:45 p.m. except during Shabbat.Β 

To schedule study sessions, visit tucsontorah.org or call 747-7780.


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