Simchat Torah

Immediately following Sukkot, we celebrate Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, a fun-filled day during which we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah and affirm Torah as one of the pillars on which we build our lives. As part of the celebration, the Torah scrolls are taken from the ark and carried or danced around the synagogue seven times. During the Torah service, the concluding section of the fifth book of the Torah, D’varim (Deuteronomy), is read, and immediately following, the opening section of Genesis, or B’reishit as it is called in Hebrew, is read. This practice represents the cyclical nature of the relationship between the Jewish people and the reading of the Torah.

Simchat Torah Celebration
Simchat Torah & Consecration
Complete the High Holy Day season by celebrating the conclusion and restart of our Torah reading cycle . The Torah is removed from the Ark and we invite you to rejoice with singing and dancing.

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• Blessings
• Customs and Rituals

SIMCHAT TORAH FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Candy Torah Scrolls

Engage your young children with the meaning of Simchat Torah. Ask them to make these "Torah Scrolls."

• K'tav Stam (Scribes Writing)
• Simchat Torah Activities for Kids
• Edible Torah Treats
• Simchat Torah for Families
• Torah for Tots