Rejoicing In The Law (Noun)
Meaning
(Judaism) a Jewish holy day celebrated on the 22nd or 23rd of Tishri to celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of readings of the Torah.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The synagogue was filled with people rejoicing in the law as they danced and sang with the Torah scrolls on Simchat Torah.
- During the evening service, the congregation participated in the traditional hakafot, a series of processions around the synagogue while rejoicing in the law.
- The children were especially excited to be rejoicing in the law, as they had spent the past year learning about the Torah and its significance.
- As the final verses of the Torah were read, the congregation erupted into cheers and applause, rejoicing in the law and the completion of the annual cycle.
- The rabbi's sermon emphasized the importance of rejoicing in the law, not just on Simchat Torah, but throughout the year as a way of life.
Synonyms
- Simhat Torah
- Simhath Torah
- Simchat Torah
- Rejoicing Over The Law
- Shimchath Torah
- Simchas Torah
- Rejoicing Of The Law