Simhat 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 some communities, Simhat Torah customs include taking the Torah out of the ark and dancing with it in the synagogue.
- During Simhat Torah celebrations, many people stay up all night dancing and singing in the synagogue.
- Simhat Torah festivities typically conclude the High Holy Days in the Jewish calendar and mark the beginning of a new cycle of Torah readings.
- Young children often participate in Simhat Torah by receiving flags and candies as part of the celebrations.
- In Israel, Simhat Torah is celebrated for one day, while in many diaspora communities, the day is divided into a day of festivities and a separate Shemini Atzeret day.
Synonyms
- Simhath Torah
- Simchat Torah
- Rejoicing Over The Law
- Rejoicing In The Law
- Shimchath Torah
- Simchas Torah
- Rejoicing Of The Law