Meir Panim’s
Jewish Holiday Guide
Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah, the Rejoicing of the Torah, celebrates the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle and the immediate beginning of a new cycle. It is marked by lively dancing and singing with Torah scrolls in synagogues, reflecting joy and gratitude for the gift of the Torah.
- Celebrated on the 23rd of Tishrei.
- Dancing and singing with Torah scrolls.
- Additional special prayers like Hallel.
- Festive meals and celebrations.
- Completing and restarting the Torah reading cycle.