"Write a letter in the Torah and feel the breath of eternity"
- RABBI CHARLES GRYSMAN, RABBI IN-RESIDENCE, ASSOCIATED HEBREW SCHOOLS

The Torah is the timeless wellspring of Jewish thought and wisdom, endlessly linking and empowering the generations of the Jewish People. For 100 years Associated Hebrew Schools has guarded and sustained
the Torah while it has guided and spiritually sustained Associated.

Our gift to the future generations of Associated will be our Torah L'Dorot, a new Torah scroll being scribed in Israel especially for the School, which will provide the opportunity to truly link the generations of Associated students.

A Mitzvah of a Lifetime

We joyfully invite our students, parents, alumni and those in the community to join us in fulfilling the 613th mitzvah of "writing" a new Sefer Torah in honour of Associated's Centennial.

A donation to our Torah campaign is your opportunity to join with children and grandchildren in demonstrating our commitment to the tradition and values that have brought us to this 100-year milestone and will sustain us through our next 100 years. Funds raised will enable the completion and adornment of the new Sefer Torah and will be directed to the five Centres of Excellence that are the core of Associated's future plan.

A Celebration for All
Associated students will have the opportunity to complete a letter in the new Torah L'Dorot. In addition, students at all grade levels will be involved in educational and art projects focused on how the scrolls are written and much more.

On October 29, 2008, the new Sefer Torah will be welcomed to its new home with a grand celebration (Hachnasat Sefer Torah -Dedication Ceremony) involving each and every Associated student, along with his/her parents and grandparents. Community supporters and dignitaries will also join us as we welcome the Sefer Torah, which will reside at the Danilack Middle School where it will be used on a regular basis by generations of Associated Students to come.

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