On the evening of Sunday, October 27th, local Jewish congregations and organizations are joining to do hakafot shniyot at the Mandel JCC. This is an Israeli custom on the day after Simchat Torah – to dance with the Torah once more, with music, instruments, and deep joy.  

Last year,  the joyous holiday of Simchat Torah became a day of heartbreak and mourning for Jewish people across the world, so it is a far more complicated celebration this year. Our hakafot shniyot will honor the memory of those tragically murdered while simultaneously affirming the resilience of Israel and the Jewish people through dance, community, and unity.  We invite the entire Cleveland Jewish community to the Mandel JCC for a unique Simchat Torah celebration with Israeli food, crafts, childrens dancing and entertainment, traditional dancing, and a performance by Israeli DJ, Isaac DaBom. 

This event is free and open to the community, but registration is required. We Will Dance Again is for individuals and families of all ages. Register at www.mandeljcc.org/Programs 

For any questions, please contact Sarah Jaffe Kasdan, Jewish Life Manager at the Mandel JCC of Cleveland (skasdan@mandeljcc.org).

SCHEDULE:

5:00-6:00pm -- Family programming: music, dancing, games, and crafts
6:00-7:00pm -- Hakafot Shniyot: Simchat Torah Dancing
6:00-6:30 -- Separate Dancing
6:30-7:00 -- Mixed Dancing
7:15-8:30pm -- Israeli DJ Set

Featuring Israeli DJ Isaac DaBom

Sponsored by Mandel JCC of Cleveland · JWell · B’nai Jeshurun Congregation · Congregation Shaarey Tikvah · Jewish Federation of Cleveland · Maltz Museum · Jewish Education Center · Mandel Jewish Day School · Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis · Gross Schechter Day School · The Shul · Celebrating Jewish Life · Beth El-The Heights Synagogue · Temple Israel Ner Tamid · Rock The House