Simhath 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
- The Simhath Torah celebration was filled with music and dancing as the community rejoiced in the completion of the Torah readings.
- During Simhath Torah, the congregation gathers to hear the final portion of the Torah and the beginning of the new cycle.
- The children in the synagogue were excited to participate in the Simhath Torah festivities, carrying flags and singing songs.
- The rabbi led the Simhath Torah service, which included the traditional hakafot, or processions, around the synagogue.
- The community came together on Simhath Torah to celebrate the completion of the Torah readings and to reaffirm their commitment to Jewish tradition.
Synonyms
- Simhat Torah
- Simchat Torah
- Rejoicing Over The Law
- Rejoicing In The Law
- Shimchath Torah
- Simchas Torah
- Rejoicing Of The Law