HANC High School held a pre-Simchat Torah celebration that brought together students, faculty, and community members in a beautiful expression of joy and unity. The event featured lively music, spirited dancing, and a shared sense of purpose as everyone gathered to prepare for the Chag. The highlight of the celebration was the dedication of a new Torah cover gifted to HANC High School by Ariel and Shelley Serber, proud parents of current junior, T.J. Serber. This was done in conjunction with the Simchat Torah Project in memory of Major Dvir David ben Fima who was killed in battle in December 2023. (thesimchattorahproject.org)
The dedication ceremony of the Torah cover was a poignant moment for all in attendance. Created to honor a life tragically taken, the cover symbolizes resilience, faith, and purpose. Students and staff took turns to hold and admire the Torah with its new mantl (cover). As the menahel, Rabbi Slomnicki spoke of the significance of the new Torah Cover, students were focused to honor both Dvir’s memory and the spirit of renewal that Simchat Torah represents. Rabbi Slomnicki commented, “It was yet another moment of synthesizing dual-emotions while experiencing Jewish pride, ahavas HaTorah and a sense of peoplehood. These are the moments that animate a yeshiva education.”
This pre-Simchat Torah event at HANC High School was a deeply meaningful and uplifting experience. Thank you to Student Life for organizing this event and to the Serber family for this meaningful dedication.
