Every member of Beth El is welcome and encouraged to assist in writing our new Torah, regardless of your ability to donate to the project. Don’t miss this opportunity to fulfill the 613th mitzvah of writing a letter in the Torah, which our congregation will use for generations to come.
Click HERE to sign for up for Torah writing!
Step One: Determine Your Level of Commitment
It is Jewish tradition and a mitzvah for members of a community to support their house of worship. While there is no financial requirement necessary to write a letter in the Torah, we hope you will consider making a generous gift to Mitzvah613.
Step Two: Determine Your Dedication
Choose one of the dedication opportunities listed under your giving level at the bottom of this page. Dedicate a single letter at $6.13, or choose something more personal, like your B’nai Mitzvah portion, a special verse, or even the High Holiday Torah cover, depending upon your level. Once you find your dedication, please write it down, as you will need to enter it on the pledge card. If you need help choosing a dedication, leave the space blank. Our volunteers will be happy to assist you the day you are scheduled to scribe your letter. You are also welcome to contact Judy Berkeley, at jberkeley@nssbethel.org, at the synagogue, for help in choosing the dedication.
Click on the levels below to see all of the dedication options under each one.
The following are the honors you will receive as a Visionary of the Torah:
The following are the honors you will receive as a Chai Guardian of the Torah:
The following are the honors you will receive as a Guardian of the Torah:
The following are the honors you will receive as a Scholar of the Torah:
The following are the honors you will receive as a Champion of the Torah:
The following are the honors you will receive as a Leader of the Torah:
The following are the honors you will receive as a Keeper of the Torah:
The following are the honors you will receive as a Friend of the Torah:
The following are the honors you will receive as a L’Dor Va’Dor Supporter:
Step 3: Pledge Form
You may take up to five years to pay your pledge.
Step 4: Choose Your Day To Write A Letter
Once you complete your pledge form, you will receive an email with a Sign-Up Link to choose a time to come in and scribe a letter with the Sofer. Multiple scribing days will be offered throughout the year for your convenience. Please note that there is no correlation between your dedication and the letter that you will write in the Torah.