Breakfast, Film, Live Discussion on Nov. 6

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will be hosting a breakfast and a showing of the animated film “Tattooed Torah,” to be followed by a live discussion with Dr. Tomáš Kraus, executive director of the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic. The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 6.

During the Nazi regime in Czechoslovakia, Judaica items were confiscated. These artifacts including Torah scrolls were brought to Prague and given numbers. Then, during the communist regime, many were dispersed around the world. One reached Chicago where upon Marvell Ginsburg wrote what would become the beloved children’s book The Tattooed Torah. The story, which was made into animated film, recounts the true rescue and restoration of a small Torah from Brno, Czechoslovakia. 

Breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m., with the movie and discussion beginning at 10 a.m.  Cost is $15 per person. Attendees must show proof of Covid vaccinations, masks optional.  To make a reservation or more information, contact Carole at 518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.