With immense Chayus and energy, the Sydney Jewish community marked a historic milestone as they welcomed a brand new Sefer Torah dedicated in honor of Benny and Chanie Amzalak by their children, Moishe, Tova, Mendy, Leor and Rochy, as well as in the merit of their grandparents, Reb Aron and Judy Amzalak, and Shimon Neubort and Rivka Neubort A”H to The Tzemach Tzedek Community Centre. The Sefer Torah was dedicated on a special day as it marked the 50th birthday of Benny Amzalak, a pillar of The Sydney community.
The day began with the completion of the final letters at Central Synagogue by Melbourne Sofer, Rabbi Eli Gutnick. A special letter was written for the safety of our soldiers and brothers in Eretz Yisroel. The celebration continued with over 600 people marching and parading throughout the streets of Bondi, creating a massive Kiddush Hashem, giving Kovid Le’Torah and displaying Jewish pride.
The parade included music by Yehoshua and Yehuda Niasoff, a dancing Torah and balloons. The community marched to Tzemach Tzedek Community Centre where all the Sifrei torah from the 3 shules (Nusach Ari, Sefard, Ashkenaz) on the campus came out to welcome and greet the new Sefer Torah, followed by lively Hakafos with food, drinks and lebedik dancing. President, Rabbi Yehuda Spielman honoured Rabbi Perlow, Rov of Tzemach Tzedek with the 1st Hakafah.
A children’s program was held, including a rally with Rabbi Straiton, Torah Foil Art, and their own Hakafos with the new Sefer Torah. The children received a special edition of the replica coin minted especially for Lag B’Omer 5751, as well as material from the Mantel.
The Siyum Sefer Torah was an uplifting event for the entire community.
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Such a Kiddush Hashem! Happy birthday Benny! What a legend!
What a beautiful event! Go Amzalak’s!!
What a special way to celebrate such a milestone!
What a legend
Sydney is blessed to have Chanie, who has sacrificed her life for the community. Her family’s shlichus in Sydney May it continue to be filled with blessings and May they soon be dancing at Rochie’s wedding.
Sydney says a big thank you to The Amzalaks. The community turned up to give praise and gratitude to your ongoing commitment to the entire community.
always brings his Chayus to every event.
great to see people living normally.