rejoicing over the law

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Jewish holiday: "Rejoicing over the Law" is the English name for the Jewish festival of Simchat Torah, which celebrates the conclusion and immediate recommencement of the annual cycle of public Torah readings.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The synagogue was filled with singing and dancing during Rejoicing over the Law.
    • The holiday of Rejoicing over the Law marks a joyful culmination of the yearly Torah reading.
Advanced Usage
  • As a specific cultural and religious event: The term is used formally to denote this particular holy day within the context of Judaism.
    • Rejoicing over the Law is characterized by festive processions with Torah scrolls.
Variants and Related Words
  • Simchat Torah (n): The Hebrew name for the same holiday, meaning "Rejoicing of/with the Torah."
    • Simchat Torah and Rejoicing over the Law refer to the same celebration.
Synonyms
  • Simchat Torah: The direct Hebrew equivalent.
  • Simchas Torah: A common transliteration variant of the Hebrew name.
Notes on Meaning

This term functions exclusively as a proper noun, referring to a single, specific religious holiday. It does not describe a general action of rejoicing.

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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