B”H
The Bernie Marcus Torah
The Bernie Marcus Torah is being written entirely in his memory. Its creation began with a ceremony with a private ceremony led by a Sofer (scribe) and will culminate in a dedication ceremony on the first anniversary of Bernie’s passing. This unique event will offer a rare communal experience, inviting friends and family to come together in celebration of both Bernie’s life and the completion of the Torah.
Ki Mitzion tetze Torah - For from Zion will go forth the Torah כי מציון תצא תורה In Memory of Benzion Ben Elimelech Yosef and Sara Rivkah Marcus
Honoring
a Sacred Tradition
In Jewish tradition, having a Torah written in memory of a loved one is considered a profound honor and a great merit for the soul. This beautiful practice not only serves as a lasting tribute to the departed but also strengthens the spiritual bond between the living and those who have passed on.
Participate in the Mitzvah
Friends and family are invited to join in this sacred *mitzvah by dedicating the Torah, a book of the Torah, or a specific portion. These dedications will be made in honor of Bernie—and, in turn, will honor you and your loved ones.
It is an honor and a great Mitzvah to participate in the writing of a Torah.
By purchasing a letter, word, sentence, or portion for yourself, your family members, or friends, it is considered as though you have written your own Torah Scroll, thus fulfilling this unique Mitzvah.
*The final Mitzvah - Commandment that Moses communicated to us in the Torah – the 613th commandment, is the Mitzvah to write for yourself a Torah?
“And now write for you this song…”- Deuteronomy 31:19
TORAH DEDICATION : $100,000
TORAH CROWN DEDICATION : $54,000
Book of the Torah (ספר x 5 ) : $36,000
One complete book of the Torah will be dedicated to your family name or the name of a loved one.
עץ חיים Etz Chayim : $18,000
The beautiful wooden and silver handles/poles to which the parchment of the Torah is attached.
יד Yad : $10,000
A silver yad (pointer)
פרשה Weekly Torah Portion : $5,400 Endow a Torah portion of significance to you and/or loved ones
Chapter of the Torah - $1,800
$5,000
The Ten Commandments (Exd. 20:1)
$5,000
The Shema (Deut. 6:4) x 2
$3,600
Shira - the Song at the Red Sea (Exd. 15:1)
$3,600
Birchat Kohanim - The Kohen's Blessing (Num. 6:22)
$3,600
Akeida - Story of binding of Isaac
$2,500
13 Attributes of G‑d's Mercy (Exd. 34:5)
$2,500
Vayehi Binsoa - Prayer at the Ark Opening
$1,800
Blessings to Children (Gen. 48:20)
$1,800
Chazak - The final verse in the Torah (Deut. 34:12)
Bernie Marcus Torah Dedication
