Article: TORAH CEREMONY IS A LABOR OF LOVE CONGREGATION HONORED TO WRITE ON HOLY SCROLL.(LOCAL)

Byline: RICHARD S. KOONCE THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT\

VIRGINIA BEACH -- VIRGINIA BEACH - Reva Kelberg recently underwent surgery on her writing hand, which suffers from arthritis, but she wouldn't let her heavily bandaged fingers get in the way of what she holds sacred - a celebratory signing of the Torah.

``It was just such an honor to participate and be a part of this,'' said Kelberg, 67, of Virginia Beach. ``I wouldn't have wanted to miss this for the world.''

Kelberg was among many who participated Sunday in the Siyum Ha Torah, or Torah dedication, at Temple Emanuel. The celebration, which included music, food and dance, began with an outdoor ...

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