Holocaust Torah Scroll

Temple Sinai is deeply honored to be the caretaker of a Czech Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust. On long-term loan from the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London, this sacred scroll is a powerful link to Jewish life before the Shoah and a living witness to Jewish resilience.

Our scroll—number 656—was written in 1880 and miraculously survived World War II, hidden in plain sight. Its last known home was the Pinkas Synagogue in Prague, which still stands today as part of the Prague Jewish Museum. Over 145 years old, the scroll continues to be used for prayer, learning, and remembrance.

Through our partnership with the Memorial Scrolls Trust, we are proud to honor this Torah’s legacy by keeping it alive in worship, education, and as a bridge for understanding across communities.