Shemini Atzeret - Wikipedia
Shemini Atzeret (שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת —"Eighth [day] of Assembly") is a Jewish holiday. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, usually coinciding with late September or early October.
What Is Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah? - Chabad.org
Oct 23, 2024 · What: The holiday of Sukkot is followed by an independent holiday called Shemini Atzeret. In Israel, this is a one-day holiday; in the Diaspora it is a two-day holiday, and the second day is known as Simchat Torah.
What is Shemini Atzeret? - My Jewish Learning
Although Hoshanah Rabbah may technically be the “last day” of Sukkot, the Rabbis decided to treat Shemini Atzeret (and Simchat Torah) as a part of Sukkot, because its significance is unequivocally informed by Sukkot itself.
When Is Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah in 2024, 2025, 2026 ...
Oct 23, 2024 · Here is important information for Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 2024. Let’s begin with the dates: Shemini Atzeret 2024 begins at sunset on October 23, 2024. It is immediately followed by Simchat Torah, which begins at sunset on October 24, 2024, and ends after nightfall on October 25, 2024.
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah 2024 - Chabad.org
Oct 23, 2024 · Following the seven joyous days of Sukkot, we come to the happy holiday of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. In the diaspora, the first day is known by its biblical name, Shemini Atzeret. We still dwell in the sukkah, but without a blessing.
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah 101 | My Jewish Learning
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Theology and Themes. While Shemini Atzeret’s significance is somewhat unclear, Simchat Torah conveys a clear message about the centrality of Torah in Jewish life. It is both a source of Jewish identity and a precious gift from God.
Shemini Atzeret | Meaning, Holiday, & Simchat Torah - Britannica
Shemini Atzeret, (Hebrew: “Eighth Day of the Solemn Assembly”), a Jewish religious festival on the eighth day of Sukkoth (Feast of Booths), considered by some to be an independent celebration immediately following Sukkoth.