Simhat Torah
In Israel, even fear and grief can become courage, resilience and joy - opinion
Israelis confronted terror, grief and October 7 remembrance with the courage, resilience and humor that define the Israeli spirit.
5 great Sukkot stops in the Gaza border area: From greenhouses to Hakafot
Are there other lessons from October 7? - opinion
The breached walls we must rebuild this Seventeenth of Tamuz - opinion
Former PM Bennett calls for state October 7 probe in emotional post on X
"I often ask myself if there was more I could have done that day."
How should we observe Simchat Torah this year? - opinion
We need to seek a middle path between the usual joy of Simchat Torah and the mourning necessitated by the disaster of Simchat Torah 5784 on October 7.
'Who’s the fool who told you boys don’t cry?' Approaching Simchat Torah with sorrow
This was the year an entire nation learned to cry – unashamedly and without restraint.
Simchat Torah: Grasping the divine strands of joy
It’s strained, if not seemingly impossible, to embody joy right now. The divine strands of joy around us are so dim as to be nearly invisible.
Come together: The importance of unity on Simchat Torah - opinion
It is precisely at the one-year anniversary of Hamas's massacre that the holiday of Simchat Torah comes along, with its unique message about the centrality of unity.
Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah 2024: Candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See chag times in your area.
The Herzogs host displaced youth ahead of Simhat Torah - opinion
Herzog, who has taken a particular interest in the hostages, mentions them at every opportunity, and did so when concluding his session with the youngsters.
On Simchat Torah, we dance because we refuse to let the darkness win - opinion
How can we dance again? It’s not just a question for Simchat Torah; it’s a question for every moment we face after loss, after tragedy, after the world splits wide open.
Simchat Torah: Celebration vs. Mourning
Finding joy in Simchat Torah amid Israel’s struggles post-October 7 – opinion
Many are grappling with how to celebrate the holidays amid Israel’s many struggles, but Simcha Torah brings a message of hope and strength.
