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It is precisely at the one-year anniversary of Hamas's massacre that the holiday of Simchat Torah comes along, with its unique message about the centrality of unity.
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Jewish communities grapple with balancing joy and mourning on Simchat Torah, one year after the October 7 Hamas attack.
Will Jews dance this year on Simchat Torah? To answer this question, the Magazine interviewed several people in diverse situations; their responses varied.
William Karon’s spiritual path to Judaism was generations in the making.
It is my belief that heartfelt prayers recited with greater understanding can be a source of solace and inspiration.
How can we bring joy into our Sukkot observance this year?
Rabbis who are traditionally spiritual leaders in their communities have faced a whole new level of challenges from congregants and from the need to maintain their own spiritual balance post-Oct. 7.