BibleProject Simkhat Torah: Celebrating a Year of Reading
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Dec 19, 2022 Celebrate the joyous occasion of Simchat Torah, marking the completion of the Torah reading cycle. Dive into stories of communal celebrations and reflections from Jerusalem. Explore the legacy of leadership from Jacob to Moses and the themes of the Hebrew Bible, including the covenant with Israel. Delve into the significance of Ezra and Malachi, discussing worship and social justice. Discover the connections between the Psalms and the Torah, emphasizing divine wisdom and community support for a crowdfunded Bible initiative.
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Simchat Torah in Jerusalem
- Tim and Jessica lived in Jerusalem in 2006-2007, witnessing a street celebration.
- People danced around a scroll, which a woman identified as Simchat Torah, "joy of Torah".
Origins of Simchat Torah
- Simchat Torah celebrates finishing the annual Torah reading cycle in synagogues.
- This tradition developed from Deuteronomy's instruction to read the Torah every seven years.
Celebrate with a Dance
- Celebrate the completion of the Torah reading journey.
- Dance with your Torah, whether a physical book or a digital version.