It’s an annual BPY tradition! Everyone had an incredible morning celebrating together as the BPY family. Always a highlight, the annual pre-Simchat Torah hakafot did not disappoint. The middle school students lovingly taught the younger children 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 us. We each come from different places and backgrounds but inside, we all have beautiful Jewish neshamot and all practice from the same Torah. What a special message to send to the children. BPY students are truly ready for chag after feeling the beauty, splendor and excitement of dancing together with their teachers, siblings and friends. Chag Sameach!