Sunday, October 24, 2004, Two Torah scrolls kept hidden through the years of communist rule in Russia, were restored to be used at their new home. A gala procession escorted the precious Torah scrolls through the Russian community of Brighton Beach to the F.R.E.E. Synagogue at 2915 Brighton 6 Street.The parade began at Coney Island and Brighton Beach Avenues. Borough President Marty Markowitz, presented F.R.E.E with a Proclamation, proclaiming Sunday October 24, 2004, “Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe, Torah Ceremony Day in Brooklyn, USA”. Click here to read a full report of the eventClick here to view the English invitation to the event
Click here to view the Russian invitation to the eventClick here to listen to Curtis Sliwa speech at the Torah Ceremony
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