WITH THE HELP OF HASHEM, THE SHUL RECENTLY CELEBRATED ANOTHER SEFER TORAH DEDICATION. THE NEW TORAH WAS GENEROUSLY DONATED BY GALIT AND TAL SHAYO AND THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY. WE ARE WISHING EVERYONE A SPECIAL MABROOK, AS IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL CELEBRATION AND THE SEFER IS A BLESSING FOR ALL TO ENJOY.
On behalf of President Elliot Betesh, the committee, and the entire community, everyone shares a common vision to follow the customs of Aram Soba, and the rich heritage of our forefathers. About eighteen months ago, a few founding members notably Isaac Hamway, Joey Chabot, Morris Betesh, Marc Schmool, Elliot Bar David, Adam Shrem and many others helped to move the minyan from where it started, in the home of Elliot and Lily Betesh, to its current location at the corner of East 24th Street and Avenue P.
On Shabbat and holiday mornings, the prayers are led by our Chazan Jack Mortov. The wonderful maqam melodies can be heard all the way down the street, as the door to the shul is usually open and the prayers permeate the neighborhood.
After the Shachrit prayer, the Sefer Torah is read precisely by Dr. Charles Manopla with taamim and diction, always well-prepared and on point which everyone enjoys and appreciates. This all makes for a beautiful Shabbat atmosphere.
Following the prayer, Rabbi Avraham Hayoun’s class is eagerly anticipated by the whole congregation and it is very well attended by both men and women of all ages! Adding to the huge draw is the breakfast “de jour” crafted by Elliot Bar David. He makes everyone feel at home and ready to learn Torah.
In the coming year, under the dedicated leadership of Rabbi Hayoun the congregation is planning, Leshem Shamayim, to continue to grow with even more Torah classes during the week, expansion of the prayer schedules, as well as children’s learning initiatives, trips, and couples classes.
The pioneering spirit of camaraderie and togetherness can always be felt at Magen David of Madison, which has grown in membership. The shul actually serves the entire community as friends and family members often visit for meals or to stay by their relatives on a weekly basis. Everyone always feels encouraged to join in the warmth of the minyan.
Magen David of Madison feels like a shul from the early days of our community that holds our core values together in today’s world.
With the help of Hashem, the Synagogue will continue to serve our wonderful community with tremendous dedication to Torah and mitzvot, and blessings from Hashem for many, many years to come.
