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Levinsky sermon

Rabbi Levinsky Sermon: May 1

Friday, May 8, 2026

Tonight, we dedicate our new Torah covers. What exactly does dedication mean in the Jewish tradition? You may be surprised, but the Hebrew word for “dedication” is Chanukah. In Judaism, it marks a beginning. The rededication of the Temple after it was desecrated by the Greeks in the Chanukkah story. The dedication of a home, Chanukat HaBayit. Most important to our congregation, the dedication of our new Torah covers. Please join us tonight for insight into the artist Rachelle Gardner-Roe’s creation of the covers and to honor the Katz family for making this moment possible.

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