Rabbis and community members came together on Tuesday night, 2 Av, to help celebrate the first ever Sefer Torah to service the Jewish community in North Queensland, the northern part of the Australian state of Queensland.
The letter writing ceremony was held at the house of the lead donors, Tom and Issy Jacob in Melbourne. The Torah was written in honor and memory of their parents. Many came by to show their support and take part in this project.
For over 20 years, the Chabad of RARA (Rural and Regional Australia) team, led by Saul and Beverly Spigler have visited the North Queensland region. Eighteen months ago, Chabad of RARA set up a permanent Chabad House in the Region.
Now, there will finally be a Sefer Torah in the city of Cairns for good.
The lack of a Sefer Torah has been one of the main issues Rabbi Ari and Mushkie Rubin have had to deal with. The constant borrowing of various Sifrei Torahs for their events was becoming a big burden.
The Jacobs took it upon themselves to make sure a brand new Torah Scroll will be written to be used exclusively by the Chabad of RARA community in North Queensland.
The actual Siyum and Hachnasas Sefer Torah will be held in Cairns next week. It is sure to be a memorable occasion for the community in the small city in the far North of Australia. Live Jewish music and a joyous parade down the streets are sure to make a huge impression and a big kiddush Hashem.
To purchase letters, visit http://www.unidy.org/nqtorah target=”_blank”>unidy.org/nqtorah
Mazel Tov on this joyous occasion. May your FNQ congregation grow from strength to strength.
Mazal tov
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What an accomplishment for Chabad of RARA, Saul and Baila Spigler, as well as the new shluchim to Cairns. Your work continues to inspire so many of us and may g-d bestow upon you all continued blessings and hatzlacha in your work.
We in Chabad can all learn a lot from Saul and Beverly Spigler, who dedicate themselves to the rebbes shlichus in their spare time and who give so much to the Melbourne community.
Thank you Thank you Thank you
This is really great news !! So happy for the Spiglers, now B”H with the great help from the Jacobs family now chabad of RARA have their own Sefer Torah !! This is amazing news !! This Great !! I’m so happy for them
So wonderful seeing your holy work!
Celebrating with you from afar.
Continued Hatzlacha. The Spinners