A Torah for Thalia
A TORAH is being written to honour Thalia Hakin, the 10-year-old Beth Rivkah student who was tragically killed when she was struck by a car in Melbourne’s Bourke Street tragedy.
A TORAH is being written to honour Thalia Hakin, the 10-year-old Beth Rivkah student who was tragically killed when she was struck by a car in Melbourne’s Bourke Street tragedy in January.
The writing of the Torah began at the Shloshim service for Thalia, with Rabbi Eli Gutnick, the sofer (scribe) inscribing the first few lines of the new scroll.
Thalia’s father, Tony, had a letter written by the sofer on his behalf in Thalia’s honour, as well as many family members and friends.
Chabad McKinnon, where Thalia was a regular shul-goer, will be the beneficiary of the Torah, which will hopefully be completed in time for the first yahrzeit of Thalia’s death.
Thalia was one of six people killed on January 20 when a man drove his vehicle onto the footpath on Bourke Street in the city.
Her mother Nathalie and sister Maggie were also injured.
Donations towards the Torah start at only $18 for a letter.
To make a donation for the scroll, visit www.hakintorah.com.
AJN STAFF
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