Hakhel

561 Ward Street,Newton MA 02459

14 May, 2023

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הַקְהֵל אֶת-הָעָם, הָאֲנָשִׁים וְהַנָּשִׁים וְהַטַּף וְגֵרְך אֲשֶׁר בִּשְׁעָרֶיךָ לְמַעַן יִשְׁמְעוּ וּלְמַעַן יִלְמְדוּ Assemble the people, the men and the women and the children, and your stranger that is within your gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn. (Devarim 31:12) In the times of the Bais Hamikdash, a momentous event followed the year of Shmitta – Hakhel – when all Jews assembled in Yerushalayim to hear the king read from the Torah. Torah unified the nation-young, old, learned and unlettered-all could participate. In this auspicious Hakhel year, let us gather to bask in the glory of the Torah and its impact on our community, a community dedicated to learning and growing together. 1. One Mesechta. Completed Together. Celebrated by All. (Men) Experience the electric atmosphere of Torah learning as our community unites to complete one mesechta together. 2. Siyum + LIVE performance featuring Eli Marcus (All) 3. Rebbetzin Leah Trenk – Topic: “Toras Imecha: A Mother’s Power” (Women) 4. Mrs. Devorah Krawiecz Director of Mishmeres, CCHF (Girls 2nd-8th grade) 5. REBBEE HILL Famed Childrens’ Storyteller (Children) Babysitting Available During Childrens' Program