What is Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah all about? Is it merely a continuation of the week-long holiday of Sukkot or does it have its own special purpose?

The day is very festive in nature as is any Jewish celebration that is held on the completion of a unit of study.

When you dance in front of God, when you dance in honor of God, and when you dance in honor of the Torah – there are no protocols or formalities. We are all equal.

We need the Torah for everything in life! It shows us the way, teaches us what’s right and brings meaning to our lives. Discover the secret of dancing with the Torah!

Jews around the world enjoyed the lively dancing and festivities on Simchat Torah, including in Tel Aviv of course!

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are timeless lessons of continuity, growth, study and celebration of all of God's gifts, especially the spiritual ones.

Mistakenly confused with Sukkot and sometimes referred to as the last days of Sukkot, the holiday of Simchat Torah is actually an independent holiday that begins the moment the holiday of Sukkot ends.

Simchat Torah is a time to celebrate the Jewish People's unique connection to Jerusalem, their eternal capital.

On Simchat Torah, Jews around the world celebrate the completion of the yearly reading of the Bible, a time of great joy in the Land of Israel!

Hundreds participate in extraordinary dancing at a "second hakafot" holiday celebration at a leading Israeli yeshiva.

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