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Simchat Torah

Simchat Torah marks the completion and renewal of the annual Torah reading cycle near the end of the Sukkot season.

About Simchat Torah

Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday that follows the conclusion of Sukkot and marks the completion and renewal of the annual cycle of Torah readings. It is observed near the end of the month of Tishri. The Gregorian date varies each year because it follows the Hebrew calendar.

Significance

Simchat Torah is significant because it centers on the Torah as a continuing source of Jewish religious life. The holiday marks both an ending and a beginning: the completion of one reading cycle and the start of the next. Its close connection with Sukkot places it within the broader autumn festival season.

Dates by Year

YearDateDay
2026October 4Sunday
2027October 24Sunday

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