Simhat Torah
Are there other lessons from October 7? - opinion
The October 7 massacre fell on 22 Tishrei – Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, two days that signify the highest joy: one completing the festival of Sukkot, the other our rejoicing in the Torah itself
The breached walls we must rebuild this Seventeenth of Tamuz - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A fallen soldier's widow remarries, stories of renewal inspire - opinion
Freedom under fire: Independence Day and the shared song of Israel-Iran resilience - opinion
DateNight AI hosts pre-Simchat Torah speed dating event
6,000 participants, 2,500+ initial matches resulted from DateNight AI’s previous speed-dating event. A pre-Simchat Torah event offers another opportunity to pair up.
How will the Jewish people celebrate Simchat Torah this year?
Will Jews dance this year on Simchat Torah? To answer this question, the Magazine interviewed several people in diverse situations; their responses varied.
After our repentance on Yom Kippur, will God repent for October 7? - opinion
What was God doing as the residents of Beeri were being BBQ'd alive? Why was the Almighty passive as Shani Louk was paraded unconscious and naked — and then decapitated?
We must dance again on Simchat Torah - opinion
If Jews in the midst of battle in Sinai, persecuted by the Soviets in Moscow, or surrounded by death at Auschwitz celebrated Simchat Torah despite it all, then we too can – and must!
Memories of October 6: What were Israelis doing before Hamas attacked?
The following vignettes are among many that were compiled from civilians, soldiers, religious community leaders, and reporters working on The Jerusalem Post’s Breaking News desk that day.
In dark times Jewish strength and solidarity provides light - opinion
In unity, we find strength. In resilience, we discover hope.
Praying to God and self-introspection as Israel is engulfed in war - opinion
God expects us to respond to a crisis by improving our behavior.
Israel's post-holiday return to normalcy marred by Hamas rockets - comment
The festivities all abruptly ended at 8:30 a.m., when it was announced that there was a “security event.” From then on, the day was unlike any other Simchat Torah.
Is getting the news out ‘pikuach nefesh’? - comment
Was I doing the right thing by suspending Shabbat – which I have observed my entire life – to keep the world informed?
Vezot habracha: The blessing of the Torah
The parsha opens with: “This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites farewell before he died” (Deut. 33:1).
