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
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Haredim in Jerusalem, Modi'in Illit violate coronavirus restrictions
Major violations took place among the centers of hassidic sects in the Mea She'arim neighborhood of Jerusalem, as well as in several synagogues in Modi'in Illit.
Haredim board buses disguised as protesters to violate COVID restrictions
The main center of violations was the Mea She'arim neighborhood of Jerusalem, which saw hundreds of participants singing and dancing in crowds, ignoring social distancing measures.
Orthodox group sues Cuomo over NY religious gathering restrictions
The lawsuit filed in Brooklyn in U.S. District Court seeks a restraining order on restrictions Cuomo announced on Tuesday, a declaration that Cuomo’s order is unconstitutional and legal costs.
Simhat Torah candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Simhat Torah times for your area.
Senior ultra-Orthodox rabbis call to reduce dancing on Simhat Torah
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky and Rabbi Gershon Edelstein instruct not to hold hands during traditional holiday dancing, not to kiss Torah scrolls, and to keep distance ‘as far as possible.’
Simhat Torah and the lockdown’s legacy
As we bid farewell to one of history’s most unusual, unorthodox Sukkot, the very soul of Simhat Torah has been winnowed down to a shell of its former self.
From the backwoods to Israel’s Torah
With the joy that is the theme of this holiday, Bracha's children have found their way home.
Simhat Torah: The joy of mission impossible
Once we start to read the Torah all over again, we need to be reminded of its absolute holiness, rendering it nearly inaccessible and unapproachable.
Rejoicing with the Torah
This celebration encompasses all layers of society, young and old, rich and poor, learned and less learned.
Simhat Torah in the corona age
The holiday's celebratory dancing is a custom which is not required to fulfill any of the core obligations.
