Rejoicing Over 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 over the law as they celebrated the completion of the Torah readings.
- The rabbi's sermon on Simchat Torah emphasized the importance of rejoicing over the law and the joy of studying the Torah.
- As the Torah scrolls were carried around the synagogue, the congregation erupted in rejoicing over the law, singing and dancing together.
- The children in the congregation were especially enthusiastic in their rejoicing over the law, waving flags and blowing horns.
- The celebration of rejoicing over the law was a time for the community to come together and express their love and appreciation for the Torah.
Synonyms
- Simhat Torah
- Simhath Torah
- Simchat Torah
- Rejoicing In The Law
- Shimchath Torah
- Simchas Torah
- Rejoicing Of The Law