By COLlive reporter
Residents of the beautiful city of Scottsdale, Arizona, are gearing up to welcome a new Torah scroll written in honor of the 25th anniversary of Chabad of Scottsdale, founded and directed by Rabbi Yossi and Dina Levertov.
The Torah was commissioned by the couple’s children and community members. A few hundred families regularly associate with Chabad of Scottsdale, including several who have been involved since its founding in 1992.
“We have been members of Chabad of Scottsdale quite literally since they opened their doors in 1992,” said Hazel Davis who has taken an active role with Chabad with her husband Dr. Leslie Davis.
“Over the years, we have watched Rabbi Yossi and Rebbetzin Dina grow from a very young couple into the inspiring community leaders they are today,” she said ahead of the celebration.
“Through all these years, they have constantly been a source of Yiddishkeit and support for us, for their congregation, and for the Scottsdale Jewish community. We consider Chabad of Scottsdale our spiritual home and look forward to many more years together.”
“Chabad of Scottsdale is not a synagogue, it’s a community,” says Nate Sachs, coach and consultant to business owners and author of Slaying the Demons. “It is a guiding light that brought Yiddishkeit to Scottsdale and the surrounding areas.
The Davis and Sachs families will be part of the large crowd expected to joined the grand Torah ceremony this Sunday, celebrating the Levertovs’ many years of dedication to the community.
Chabad of Scottsdale offers a variety of programs for all ages and runs the Mazel Tov Gift Shop. It also certifies the kashrus at the adjacent Kitchen18 restaurant.
The celebration starts with the writing of the final words of the Torah at 2 p.m. at the J. Levine Auction House, 10345 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
The procession with the Torah and live music will leave from there to Chabad of Scottsdale, which is located in the same shopping center, followed by dancing and a buffet dinner.
Dedication opportunities range from $18.00 for a letter to $1,200 for a Torah portion, as well as opportunities to dedicate other items. To be a part of this Torah visit chabadofscottsdale.com/Torah
Mazal Tov Mazal Tov mechayil el choyil in everyway B’Gur. IYH the next 25 years should even more matzliach more than you can ever imagine, complete with the fullest of the Rebbes Brochos in a tangible manner.
Los Angeles!
mazal tov!!!!!
Mazal Tov on this momentous occasion and for all your amazing achievements.
All our love.
Ilford Essex
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Spent many vacations in Scottsdale at this uniquely warm community! Rabbi Yossi and his wife have built up the desert!
R Yossi & Dina are the kindest and most welcoming chabad couple out there. Much hatzlacha!!