Commandment 613 is a 23-minute documentary film featuring Rabbi Kevin Hale of Leeds, a joyful sofer (Torah scribe) who restores scrolls that were saved in Czechoslovakia during the Shoah. Commandment 613 will make its Western Massachusetts premiere during the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival. Historic Northampton and Circles for Jewish Living are pleased to co-sponsor these related events. Kevin Hale is a former board member of Historic Northampton.

Watch the documentary, Commandment 613, at home (March 5)

Attend the virtual calligraphy demo & class with Rabbi Kevin Hale (March 7)

Join the virtual film discussion with Miriam Lewin, Rabbi Kevin Hale & Randi Cecchine. Moderated by Larry Hott. (March 8)