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Shula Swerdlov Torah Writing Commencement

Shula Swerdlov Torah Writing Commencement

October 30, 2009

(lubavitch.com) Family and friends of Rabbi Yossi and Hindel Swerdlov of Jerusalem, participated Tuesday, October 27th, in the launching of a new Torah scroll in honor of their daughter, Shula, who was killed October 19, when she was hit by a minivan.

The Torah's completion is scheduled to coincide with Shulah's first yartzeit. The Swerdlov family welcomes their extended family and friends to join them in the mitzvah of writing a Torah.

To participate and honor Shula's memory, go to www.ShulasTorah.com

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