Rejoicing of the Law

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Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • A Jewish holiday: "Rejoicing of the Law" is the English name for the Jewish holiday Simchat Torah. It marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the immediate beginning of the new cycle. The day is characterized by festive celebration, singing, and dancing with the Torah scrolls.
Usage
  • "Rejoicing of the Law" is used as the name of the specific holiday. It is often capitalized.
  • Example:
Advanced Usage
  • The term is a direct translation of the Hebrew "Simchat Torah" (שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה). It is used in English-language contexts to refer to the holiday, particularly in more formal or explanatory texts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Simchat Torah: The more common Hebrew name for the holiday in English usage.
  • Shemini Atzeret: The broader festival on which Simchat Torah/Rejoicing of the Law occurs (in Israel and in Reform Judaism, they coincide on the same day; in the Diaspora outside of Israel, many observe Simchat Torah on the following day).
Synonyms
  • Simchat Torah
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Hakafot: The processions of dancing and singing with the Torah scrolls that are the central ritual of the Rejoicing of the Law.
  • Completion of the Torah: Refers to the act of finishing the annual reading of the final portion of Deuteronomy.
  • Beginning of the Torah: Refers to the immediate start of the new cycle by reading the first portion of Genesis.
Noun
  1. (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

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