Shimchath Torah

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Jewish holy day marking the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle: Shimchath Torah (also commonly spelled Simchat Torah) is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the immediate beginning of the new cycle.
Usage
  • As a subject:
    • Shimchath Torah is a day of great joy and dancing in synagogues.
  • As an object:
    • Our community celebrates Shimchath Torah with a festive meal.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "The festivities of Shimchath Torah": Refers to the specific celebratory events of the holiday.
    • The festivities of Shimchath Torah often include singing and dancing for hours.
Variants and Related Words
  • Simchat Torah: The more common transliteration of the Hebrew phrase (שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה) meaning "Rejoicing of the Torah". This is a variant spelling of the same holiday.
  • Shemini Atzeret: The biblical festival on which Shimchath Torah is celebrated; in Israel, they coincide on the same day, while in the Diaspora, Shimchath Torah is the second day of Shemini Atzeret.
Synonyms
  • Rejoicing of the Law: A direct English translation of the holiday's name.
  • Torah celebration: A descriptive term for the holiday.
Notes on Meaning
  • This term specifically refers to the day itself and its associated religious ceremonies. It is not used to describe general happiness about the Torah at other times.
  • The central ritual involves completing the reading of the final Torah portion and immediately beginning the first portion of Genesis, symbolizing the never-ending cycle of Torah study.
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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