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Be Part of The Year of the Torah

An intricate tree with colorful leaves forms the backdrop. Underneath, Hebrew text followed by the English phrase "The Year of the Torah" is displayed in stylized lettering.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be getting a brand-new Torah, one that is being written specifically for our congregation!

We’re inviting our entire congregation to participate in this once-in-a-generation opportunity and assist us in bringing our new Torah home. We have created a multitude of opportunities for you and your family to dedicate books, portions, verses, selected readings, and other items.

Dedicating a portion of our new Torah leaves a lasting impression on our community for decades to come while remembering the momentous events your family has shared with us.

Learn more about the Year of the Torah and how you can take part in this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Photos from our “Return to Sinai” event where a scribe visited our shul, and members got to participate in writing our new Torah.

A person is meticulously writing Hebrew script on a scroll using a quill pen. The background is a blue cloth, and parts of the scroll reveal inked Hebrew text, possibly from the Torah. The hand in focus highlights the traditional writing process during this religious year.
A diverse group gathers around a table with a large scroll and religious books. A child in a black and white outfit holds a quill, assisted by a man in a dark suit. They are engaged in a religious ceremony marking the Year of the Torah according to the Jewish calendar.
A bearded man with glasses guides a family of four in writing on a scroll during the Year of the Torah. The family, including a woman, a man, a young girl, and a boy wearing a kippah, holds the pen together. Books and papers are scattered on the blue-covered table.
Two women sit together, closely examining and pointing at an open scroll with Hebrew text. Under the softly lit canopy, one wears a black and white scarf while the other, with purple hair and glasses, ponders over the Torah. It's a serene moment in this special Year of the Torah.
Upcoming Event

Hear “The Story” – A Powerful Modern Retelling of the Book of Exodus

How does the story of the Exodus resonate in our lives today? What inspiration can these timeless figures bring to our complex world in 2025? Imagine Miriam rapping, Moses freestyling, and Yocheved belting out a soulful ballad. “The Story” fuses hip-hop, spoken word, and original compositions in English and Hebrew with the beloved melodies of the Seder.

This unique performance creates a bridge between the ancient and the present, both musically and spiritually. Join Israel-based creators, Yonatan Kunda and Elana Rozenfeld, along with their musical team, for this fresh and dynamic expression of a story we tell year after year. A unique way to prepare for this year’s Passover!

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Upcoming Event

14th Annual Cranford Holocaust Day of Remembrance

Join the Cranford Clergy Council, Cranford Interfaith Human Relations Committee, Cranford Public Schools, & Saint Michael School for the 14th Annual Cranford Community Holocaust Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, March 26th at Orange Avenue School at 7:00 PM.

This annual event aims to honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust while educating about the horrors of genocide.

This year’s theme is “Bearing Witness: The Courage to Document and the Duty to Remember.” We honor the individuals who risked their lives to document the atrocities of the Holocaust, preserving the truth for future generations. It challenges us to reflect on our responsibility to engage with their accounts and ensure their stories are never forgotten.

Our keynote speaker will be Holocaust survivor Hanna Wechsler.  She was a baby when the war began, and her family initially escaped Poland before being caught and sent to Auschwitz. Wechsler was one of the youngest inmates of that camp and witnessed its liberation.

Rabbi Paul Kerbel of Cranford’s Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim synagogue and chair of the Cranford Clergy Council will introduce the performances and speakers, which include Cranford Township Mayor Dr. Terrence Curran and Cranford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Rubin.  

Performers include the Dance Ensemble and the Madrigals from Cranford High School, as well as the orchestra from Orange Avenue School, the chorus from Hillside Avenue School, and original reflective poetry from St. Michael School students.  

This event is free and open to the public. It will also be recorded and aired on Cranford’s TV35.