Eitz Chaim Hi Lamachazikim Ba: It is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it

What is Torah Restoration?

Honoring Torah and its role as a pillar of Judaism requires us to care for our sacred scrolls. This work includes repairing and rewriting broken letters as well as restoring damaged parchment.

Find out how you can engage with Torah and participate in our Torah Restoration Project -- whether you are a family looking forward to a B’nai Mitzvah, a congregant honoring a simcha (joyous occasion), a young friend on a journey of Jewish discovery, a senior reflecting on your enduring legacy, or anyone looking to enhance your connection with Judaism.

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Torah Crew Workshop: Deep Dive into Community-Sustained Torah Repair
Sunday, May 5, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Do you want to become part of the new Rodeph Shalom Torah Crew? Join Soferet Rabbi Bec Richman for a deep dive into beginner’s Torah maintenance and repair. We will learn how to properly lift, roll, and dress the scroll, as well as how to clean, sew seams, and patch tears. Together, we will learn skills to maintain and care for our own Torah scrolls for years to come.

Click here for more information on this half-day workshop. Register here. Contact Noah Levine.

We extend gratitude to our patrons who make so much of our congregational life possible:

The Subtle ($5,000)
David Behrend & Dona Horowitz-Behrend
Henry B. Bernstein
Bonnie Brier & Bruce Rosenfield
Dr. Bettyruth Walter
Marcia Witlin-Basickes & Robert Basickes
Jackie & Earl Wolf

The Allegorical ($2,500)
Anonymous
Carol Blank Barsh & Horace Barsh
Jonathan Broder & Joy Bernstein
Dena Herrin & Alfredo Mauri
Annabelle Jellinek
Deborah & Zachary Klehr
Beth & Stan Lashner
Lee Rosengard & Andrea Kramer
Gary Silverman
Ellen & Mickey (z"l) Simon
Ann White & Jeffrey Ettinger

The Literal ($1,250)
Jay & Donna Barnett
Susan Behr
Jane Biberman
Lloyd & Merrill Brotman
Marilyn A. Cohen
Cheryl K. Dougherty
Karen & Fred Edelstein
Charles Ellis & Henry Patterson
Betsy & Bob Fiebach
Rabbi Eli & Laurel Freedman
Rabbi Alan & Carol Fuchs
Adele Greenspun
Michael Hauptman & Erika Flory
Cantor Brad & Vicki Hyman
Jennifer James
Joan & Jeffrey Katz
Susan & Lenny Klehr
Mark Kogan & Ellen Krafstow-Kogan
Bernice Koplin
Rabbi Bill & Emily Kuhn
Laurel & Brent Landau
Marc Lowenstein & Debbie Davies
Rabbi Jill Maderer & Len Lipkin
Fran Martin
Adelle Rubin
Dick & Bobbe Schmeltzer
Fred Strober & Beth Ann Robinson
Stephen Weitzenhoffer & Carl Kopfinger

First Time Patron ($750)
Paula Fuchsberg
Elizabeth & Paul Planet

With Gratitude to our Underwriters & Match Challenge Participants

We extend gratitude to our Torah Restoration Project underwriters:
Initial launch: Henry Bernstein, Bonnie Brier & Bruce Rosenfield

Torah Restoration Project $50,000 Match Challenge: Toni Seidl & Rick Berkman
"Our participation in the Torah Restoration Project reflects our deep devotion to Torah - L'dor V'dor." - Rick Berkman & Toni Seidl

Participating in the Match are: David Behrend & Dona Horowitz-Behrend, Henry Bernstein, Jon Broder & Joy Bernstein, Dr. Fran Martin, Tom & Carol Perloff, Jennifer Rice & Michael Forman, Bruce & Elizabeth Rubin, Mickey (z"l) & Ellen Simon, RS clergy

Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors

Meet Our Soferot (Scribes: Female)

Linda Coppleson's role as a soferet extends beyond writing and restoration to include teaching about the art and skill of the craft while embracing and including congregants in the process. She is retired from a 25-year career teaching Tanach (Bible), Rabbinics and Jewish History, but continues to teach in her role as a soferet.

Rabbi Bec Richman is an artist and a soferet who brings ancient teachings to life through the work of her hands. She integrates Torah and creativity as an artist and educator. Bec was ordained as a rabbi at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and is an alumna of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship. Bec lives in Cleveland Heights, OH.

Torah Restoration Project

Eitz Chaim Hi Lamachazikim Ba: It is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it

Scribal Sponsors

With Gratitude to our Underwriters & Match Challenge Participants

Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors

Meet Our Soferot (Scribes: Female)

Torah Crew Workshop: Deep Dive into Community-Sustained Torah Repair