MONTICELLO, NY — At the start of each new year on the Jewish calendar, Jews start reading the Torah from the beginning. This means that the scroll must be rewound to the other end.

Temple Sholom of Monticello does it differently. The congregants unwind the entire scroll and check each section for signs of wear, which must be repaired to make the Torah scroll “kosher.”

Temple Sholom welcomes everyone to attend Simchat Torah services this Friday evening, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. to take part in this joyous and unusual ceremony. For further information, visit www.templesholomny.org