Simhat Torah
Miracle in the medicine cabinet: A Simchat Torah story of healing and joy - opinion
I’m sure I have some meds that I don’t need anymore, and a few more that have probably expired, but I’m grateful that my hoarding mentality may have inadvertently saved a life.
Going it alone: Israel’s healing won’t come from the world—it must come from within - opinion
Beyond the headlines: What the freed hostages teach us about Jewish resilience - opinion
Kesher Yehudi: A Simchat Torah experience for Nova festival survivors
Grapevine October 19, 2022: A peopled holy day
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israel's Netanyahu refuses to be in photos with extremist ally Ben-Gvir
The two politicians attended a Simhat Torah event on Monday night, although Itamar Ben-Gvir was told he could not be on the stage at the same time as Benjamin Netanyahu.
Simhat Torah: Meet the Israeli nonprofits providing 'Torah happiness'
They may be ‘nonprofits,’ but there’s lots of reward in doing good & saving lives. Here are a few of my favorites.
Simhat Torah: Russian-Jewish stories about the holiday - excerpt
Rabbi Jonathan Porath didn’t make countless trips to Russia. He counted them – 175 trips from 1965 through 2019. The following is an excerpt from his book centered primarily on Simhat Torah.
Simhat Torah: Why Jews should look in the mirror now
This analysis of a midrashic text is obviously not intended as a comment on or opinion about the recent United States Supreme Court decision.
2 asteroids to pass Earth as Sukkot ends, Simhat Torah begins - NASA
Sukkot, a Jewish holiday associated with happiness and celebration, is about to end, and two asteroids are set to pass by Earth as it does on Hoshana Raba.
The Torah and the Jewish people have an age-old love affair - opinion
The historian Cecil Roth had a theory that Simhat Torah was modeled on a wedding, and that the festival's customs are derived from Jewish marriage.
Simhat Torah: Fun activities in Israel for the long weekend
Take advantage of the elusive autumn; go on nature tours and take part in festivals and activities for the whole family.
Simhat Torah: A lot to celebrate
In the human realm, Torah study waxes and wanes. We are currently living through a renaissance of Torah study and therefore have particular reason to celebrate Simhat Torah.
Simhat Torah: How we can talk to God
The Siddur reminds us not just of the things we want, but of the things we should want. Perhaps most importantly, it gives us a reason to connect with God during our busy lives.
