by Reb Gutman Locks @ Mystical Paths

Mazal Tov! When a Jewish boy turns five years-old, he begins his study of the Torah. Torah knowledge is called a “crown.” To celebrate, there is usually a festive meal, and for this class of some 25 brand-new first graders, there was also a trip to the Kotel with their Torah crowns on their heads... a big day in the life of a Jewish boy.