Ma Koreh
Adam Carpenter – Head of Jewish Life Primary
On the last day of Term 2, new students in Year 5, Year 4 students and their families gathered to learn, create and celebrate together around the presentation of Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible.
In the lead up to the ceremony, parents and grandparents were busy
customising and personalising their child’s Tanakh with special messages, family photos and family stories. Following the formal presentation of the Tanakh and after receiving the Birkat Banim (Blessing of the Children), families sat together to share these beautiful additions.
There was a wonderful atmosphere and buzz as families explored the Tanakh, learnt together and created a cover for the Tanakh.
The ceremony also included songs, prayers and words from Farryl Roth, a new member of the Emanuel School community, who shared family stories from South Africa and reflected on the importance of family, heritage and education.
Mazal tov, Kol HaKavod and todah rabah to all the students, families and staff involved in creating this special day and for the collaborative creation of the beautiful Tanakhim the children were so proud to receive.
