During the service the family may honor relatives and friends by having them called to the bimah for aliyot, ark openings, and raising and binding the Torah. Forms listing the honors available are mailed to you during the tutoring period. They are also available for download by clicking here. About a month before the service, you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of family members being invited to recite blessings and raise and bind the Torah (Hagbah and Gelilah) so that appropriate instructions can be sent to them.

The forms should be filled out and returned to the Temple office (either by mail or by email as instructed on the forms prior to the ceremony. We request that you select individuals for the aliyot who can read the blessings in Hebrew.

Your relatives can listen to the Hebrew Torah blessings by clicking here.

Hebrew names will be required of those who recite Torah blessings.

Be sure to inform all honorees of their specific honors in advance.Even those who are opening the ark should not be surprised to hear their names called. (Please note: if you wish to give an honor to a person with an ambulatory handicap, consult the Rabbi so that proper arrangements can be made.)