Peg Verena

Simchat Torah 2024 History In English. A history of the evolution of simchat torah, with context of each source, plus a look at simchat torah flags. The holiday lasts one to two days, with some more orthodox communities observing it on the day following shemini atzeret.

Simchat torah is the grand finale of a season that began with the solemn repentance of rosh hashanah and yom kippur and then transitioned into the joy of sukkot and simchat torah. Rich in tradition and symbolism, it is celebrated with exuberant dancing, singing, and the joyful procession of torah scrolls.