Always a highlight, BPY’s all-school pre-Simchat Torah hakafot did not disappoint. Middle school students lovingly taught the younger children about the Torahs and led them in high energy dancing. The highlight was comparing the Sephardic and Ashkenazic sifrei Torah. While different on the outside, word for word they are exactly the same on the inside; just like the Jewish people who all come from different places and backgrounds but inside, all have beautiful Jewish neshamot and practice from the same Torah. What a special message to send the children. BPY students were truly ready for chag after feeling the beauty, splendor and excitement of dancing together with their teachers, siblings and friends. It’s an annual BPY tradition!