Shimchath Torah (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
- In the synagogue, the community gathered to dance and sing on the joyful holiday of Simchat Torah.
- Simchat Torah marks the conclusion of the annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of a new one.
- During Simchat Torah, it is customary for the congregation to dance around the bimah with Torah scrolls.
- The children rejoiced as they were given candies and treats at the synagogue on Simchat Torah.
- On Simchat Torah, the final portion of the Torah is read, followed by the first portion, signifying the cyclical nature of the tradition.