New Torah Scroll Celebration in Jamaica - On 27 May, 2007, 10 Sivan, 5767 - Our community, The United Congregation of Israelites in Kingston Jamaica, celebrated the arrival of a new Sefer-Torah. The Torah was carried by Rabbi Yitzhak Kimchi all the way from Jerusalem. They were met at the Tinson Pen airport in Kingston. The Rabbi and the Torah preceded the motorcade through the city to the Jewish Heritage Centre in Kingston. The Torah was then taken into the Synagogue "Shaare Shalom". Rabbi Yitzhak Kimchi completed the writing of the Torah. Then the Sifrei Torah were taken out of the Ark and were paraded in a semi circle to welcome the new Torah. The congregation exploded in joy with dancing and clapping of hands.
This was followed by a service of thanksgiving.