The practice of honoring members of a congregation by designating them as Hatan or Kallat Torah (Bridegroom or Bride of the Torah) and Hatan or Kallat B’reishit (Bridegroom or Bride of the Beginning) stems from medieval Judaism. On Simhat Torah, coinciding with the second day of Sh’mini Atzeret and a separate festival following Sukkot, the Torah cycle of the year is complete and recommenced. The last and first sections are regarded as portions of honor. Historically it has been the practice to assign these portions to individuals, who because of their scholarship, piety, or service to the Jewish community, merit public tribute.  Learn more about our honorees.

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