Simhat Torah

A form of Simchat Torah — a Jewish holiday that marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of Torah readings, the celebrations of which include singing and dancing with the Torah scrolls

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Shimchath TorahSimchat TorahSimhath TorahSimchas TorahRejoicing over the LawRejoicing of the LawRejoicing in the Law

Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Simchat Torah.

Synonyms & antonyms

noun(Judaism) a Jewish holy day celebrated on the 22nd or 23rd of Tishri to celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of readings of the Torah

Similar
Shimchath TorahSimchat TorahSimhath TorahSimchas TorahRejoicing over the LawRejoicing of the LawRejoicing in the Law
Broader
Jewish holy day

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