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Simchat Torah is a joyous Jewish holiday that celebrates the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle and the immediate beginning of a new one, marked by dancing, singing, and unrolling the Torah scrolls in synagogue. | CBN Israel

The father of Hamas captivity survivor Omri Miran celebrates Simchat Torah, seen here holding the Torah scroll as crowds dance and rejoice during the holiday, after his son has been released after two harrowing years in Gaza. Two years ago, on Simchat Torah (October 7, 2023), Hamas terrorists carried a horrific massacre on southern Israeli communities, the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. This year, Israel rejoices in the return of its hostages, a powerful testament to hope, resil

Two years after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Simchat Torah, Jews return to the very ground where lives were stolen. This time to dance, sing, and celebrate life. Simchat Torah is a celebration of the Torah, and eternality of the Jewish spirit. The joy of Torah and the unbreakable Jewish spirit shine even in the shadow of pain. #Jewish #SimchatTorah #Israel #October7 | aish.com

Today is שמחת תורה Simchat Torah - the day we celebrate completing the annual Torah reading cycle and immediately begin again. It's about joy, renewal, and the endless cycle of learning and growth. For those unfamiliar with this holiday, Simchat Torah means "rejoicing with the Torah." We dance with the Torah scrolls, we sing, we celebrate the gift of wisdom and continuity. But two years ago on this exact Hebrew date - October 7th - our world shattered. Today, on this Simchat Torah, there is some