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This is the first Torah in the Build a Torah story. It was funded by Rabbi David Cohen and was the second Torah he helped bring into the world. This Sephardic Torah was handwritten in Tzfat, Israel, starting in April 2022 and completed in August 2023. Its first Hachnasat Sefer Torah celebration took place on August 24, 2023, in Kfar Chabad, Israel. On December 26, 2023, it arrived at Lubavitch Aventura South in Florida for another celebration. From January 2024 to October 2026, it was used for prayers and Torah readings at Beth Eliyahu Mani Sephardic Shul (Bukharian Sephardic Jewish Center) at 4016 Royal Palm Avenue in Miami Beach. On October 19, 2026, the Torah returned to Israel and found its permanent home at Chabad on the Coast in Tel Aviv. From Tzfat to Miami and back to Israel, this Torah continues Rabbi David Cohen’s mission of bringing Torah, Jewish tradition, and community together.

Strong Jewish community, philanthropic network and existing relationships. First proposed international expansion.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Major Jewish community, extensive rabbinical networks and opportunities to strengthen Jewish connection.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Diverse Jewish community, existing relationships and opportunities for Torah-centered engagement.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Established Jewish institutions and potential for a community-led Torah campaign.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Jewish educational networks and opportunities for ongoing Torah learning.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Historic Jewish community and opportunities to strengthen identity and participation.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Large Jewish community affected by antisemitic incidents, with existing outreach relationships.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Established Jewish community and opportunity to expand into Latin America.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Historic Jewish heritage and an opportunity to connect generations through Torah.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Jewish communities affected by serious antisemitic attacks, with existing relationships. One outreach market for now; no single Torah is planned to serve both cities without an approved plan.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Established Jewish community and potential for ongoing learning and engagement.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Major Jewish community with extensive rabbinical networks and documented antisemitism concerns.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Jewish continuity and renewal in a city with profound historical significance.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Major Latin American Jewish community and existing relationships.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Local synagogue suffered a 2024 arson attack. Potential recovery or resilience initiative.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Beth Israel Congregation suffered a 2026 arson attack reportedly destroying two Torah scrolls. Potential replacement initiative.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Congregation Schara Tzedeck experienced a 2024 arson attack. Potential resilience initiative.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Beth Yaacov Synagogue experienced a 2024 arson and explosion attack.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Jewish institutions have experienced antisemitic incidents, including gunfire.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Major Jewish community with opportunities for education, identity and intergenerational connection.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Opportunity to strengthen Jewish visibility, community life and participation.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation suffered a deadly terrorist attack on Yom Kippur in 2025.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Major Jewish community with opportunities for education and Latin American expansion.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Jewish community facing antisemitism and security concerns.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.

Established Jewish community and opportunity to expand BuildATorah's global reach into Africa.

A planned Torah. Writing has not begun and partnerships open once a community and rabbi are confirmed.