Simchat Torah (Hebrew: שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה‎; Ashkenazi: Simchas Torah), also spelled Simhat Torah, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah …

Oct 13, 2025 · Simchat Torah means “joy of Torah.” The name is derived from the fact that on this day we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah and begin anew. Note that …

Oct 25, 2025 · Simchat Torah (“Rejoicing of the Torah”) is a Jewish festival that marks the conclusion of the yearly cycle of public readings from the Torah and the beginning again of …

Oct 13, 2025 · Simchat Torah (literally “the Joys of the Torah,” in Hebrew) is a jovial fall Jewish holiday filled with lots of singing, dancing, and joy, making it a favorite among children and …

Simchat Torah (שמחת תורה), meaning “Rejoicing with the Torah,” is one of the most joyous and lively celebrations in the Jewish calendar. It marks the completion of the annual Torah reading …

It is both a source of Jewish identity and a precious gift from God. Simchat Torah is the day on which the whole community gathers to come into direct contact with the Torah and to express …

Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh, Hebrew: שִׂמְחַת תורָה, lit., “Rejoicing with/of the Torah,”) is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah …

Simchat Torah has been evolving for over 1,500 years. The October 7th, 2023 attacks were on Simchat Torah in Israel, adding a new layer to the Jewish experience of the holiday.

Simchat Torah is a joyous festival celebrating the completion of the year's cycle of reading the Torah. It is common to find people singing and dancing in synagogues — and even in the …

Aug 12, 2024 · Simchat Torah is the day when Jews across the world complete the reading of the Torah celebrate its completion. Outside of Israel, the second day of Shemini Aseret is called …