Hachnasat Sefer Torah - Welcoming of a New Sefer Torah
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The dancing in the shul continues for about 40 minutes. Many people take turn carring the Torah scrolls. Meanwhile in the Bais Medrish refreshments are being prepared.

Avrom Landesman asking Rav Breitowitz an importaint question durring the dancing. This picture was taken from the front of the Aron Chodesh (Ark). The dancing is nearly over.
 
Rabbi Avrom Landesman meets Sam Markovitz as the dancing concludes.

Sam presents the Torah Scroll to Avraham. Everyone is singing as the new Torah is placed into the ark.
 
All of the Torah scrolls in the ark. We are singing Atezs Chaim Hee (It is a tree of life for those who grasp it and its supporters are pariseworthy). the ark will be closed and we will all sit down as Rabbi Landesman speaks.

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