Simchas Torah

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Jewish holiday: "Simchas Torah" is a Jewish holy day that marks the completion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle. It is characterized by joyous celebration, singing, and dancing with the Torah scrolls.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The synagogue was filled with joy on Simchas Torah.
    • We celebrate Simchas Torah immediately after the festival of Sukkot.
Advanced Usage
  • "the rejoicing of the Law": This is a common English translation for "Simchas Torah," emphasizing the joyful celebration of the Torah.
    • The holiday, known as the "rejoicing of the Law," involves dancing with the Torah scrolls.
Variants and Related Words
  • Simchat Torah: An alternate transliteration of the Hebrew term.
  • Shemini Atzeret: The biblical festival on which Simchas Torah is celebrated in the Diaspora (outside Israel). In Israel, Simchas Torah is celebrated on Shemini Atzeret itself.
Synonyms
  • Rejoicing of the Law: A descriptive synonym in English.
  • Simchat Torah: A variant spelling.
Related Phrases
  • Hakafot: The ceremonial processions or circuits of dancing with the Torah scrolls that are central to Simchas Torah celebrations.
    • During the hakafot, everyone gets a chance to dance with the Torah.
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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