Succot & Simchat Torah

Actually two separate festivals, the days of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah follow the joyous festival of Succot. Succot is full of unusual mitzvot such as shaking the lulav and dwelling in the succa. On Simchat Torah we celebrate finishing the yearly reading of the Torah and start all over again. Check out the articles below which explore these special days.

Simchat Torah Rain

Simchat Torah Rain by Maxine: ​ My daughter, Penina, recently had to complete an essay on the conflict between the prevention of poverty and saving the environment. Which should take…
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Simchat Torah – Joy

Simchat Torah – Joy by Esther: ​ Chag Sameach When I was first asked to speak this evening I knew exactly what I wanted to talk about because it’s been…
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Wonders of The Universe

Wonders of The Universe by Maureen Kendler z”l: Teaching Fellow and Lead Tutor LSJS ​ Below is a short transcript for the Radio 2 programme Pause for Thought. This week…
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To read more resources about Succot and Simchat Torah please click here to go to the United Synagogue Website

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