Torah Scroll Exchange – World Union for Progressive Judaism

Many Progressive or Reform congregations worldwide, especially in re-emerging Jewish communities, lack an essential element of our lives as Jews: a Torah scroll.

Some Progressive or Reform congregations that participate in the World Union’s Shomrei Torah program choose to send a delegation to personally deliver their donated Torah, creating a memorable event for both communities. Others invite the rabbi or lay leader of the recipient community to their city to receive the Torah during a special presentation in which all donor congregants may participate. Alternatively, a World Union staff or board member may deliver the Torah on the donor’s behalf.

Donate a Torah Scroll
Request a Torah Scroll

Name of Congregation:*
Address of Congregation:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
URL for Congregation website:*
Social links for congregation:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Other:
Rabbi of Congregation (if applicable):
First Last
Name of Contact Person:*
First Last
Email of Contact Person:*
Phone Number of Contact Person:
How long has your Congregation been in existence?
Is the Torah your congregation is donating a Kosher Torah?*
Does the Torah need to be fixed?*
Where is the Torah scroll kept when not in use?*
Will the congregation be willing to cover some or full shipment cost of the Torah?*
Please indicate the reason you wish to donate this Torah.*
Is your congregation interested in continuing a full or partial twinning relationship with the recipient congregation (visits between the communities, joint programs, monetary support, etc…)?*
If your congregation chose a specific recipient congregation, please indicate the name here. Alternatively, if you prefer, please indicate the country/region of your choice and WUPJ will help you find an appropriate congregation.*
For further information or assistance, please email us at: wupjis@wupj.org.il

Name of Congregation:*
Address of Congregation:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
URL for Congregation website:*
Social links for congregation:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Other:
Rabbi of Congregation (if applicable):
First Last
Name of Contact Person:*
First Last
Email of Contact Person:*
Phone Number of Contact Person:
Number of Congregants (approximately):*
Are you twinned with another Reform Congregation?*
Do you have a Rabbi?*
How long has your Congregation been in existence?*
Growth of membership of each year since founding?*
Projected growth trajectory in your Congregation?*
Where do you currently meet? What plans, if any, do you have to change your current housing situation?*
Do you have volunteers / community workers?*
Do you have volunteers / community workers?*
What kind of programs do you have at your Congregation?*
Do you currently have a Torah?*
Please explain why there is a need for a Torah in your congregation?*
On what occasions and how often do you plan on using the Torah scroll?*
Please indicate what security measures you will take to ensure the safety of the Torah scroll. We also require that recipient congregations have XXXX type of insurance”).*
Offer a brief history of your Congregation and your mission statement.*
Will the congregation be willing to cover some or full shipment cost of the Torah?*
Is there anything else you feel we should know about your Congregation that would be of particular interest to the potential donor?*
For further information or assistance, please email us at: wupjis@wupj.org.il.

Please note: The World Union’s Shomrei Torah program only transfers Torah scrolls to Progressive, Reform or Liberal congregations.