Shedding New Light on Jewish Traditions

Siyyum/Megillah

Rabbi Kevin Hale laying out the Megillat Esther scrollOn Purim 2008, the congregation dedicated its own Megillat Esther. A first of its kind, the Megillah combines 21st century digital technology and traditional scribal techniques. This kosher scroll, enhanced by illustrations created by children of Or Hadash congregants, has achieved international recognition.

Click on the links below to read what The Forward, The Jewish Exponent, and Haaretz had to say about Or Hadash’s Megillat Esther:

 

Here are the first and second sections of our beautiful Megillat Esther: