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Tonight marks the beginning of the joint Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, celebrating the completion of the annual recitation of the Torah and the beginning of the Mediterranean rainy season. Good yontif!
Wishing everyone a joyous Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah! “The 48 hours of Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah should be dearly cherished, for at each moment, one can draw buckets full and barrels full of treasures, both material and spiritual. And this is accomplished through… Show more
Palestinian terrorists invaded a festival where hundreds of Israelis were camping out for the Shemini Atzeret holiday. The panic caused by this is evident on the fades of the civilians being targeted by heavily armed militants. Pray for Israel.
MDA says a 70-year-old woman was critically wounded by #Gaza rocket fire. Early this morning, on Shabbat and the Jewish holiday of Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, civilians across #Israel were awakened by sirens warning them of terrorist rocket fire from Gaza. #IsraelUnderAttack
The holiday of Shemini Atzeret is the afterparty at the end of the Jewish holiday cycle. No drama, special mitzvot or observances. Just enjoy & celebrate (Simchat Torah developed later ). So just enjoy (Deuteronomy: "Just rejoice"). Chag Sameach, Happy Holiday (& Shabbat Shalom) GIF ALT
Pausing, blank space, and stopping is holy. The Slonimer Rebbe notes that Shemini Atzeret and Shavuot both stop processes: the high holiday season and the omer respectively. That imbues them with a special power. He relates this power to the following...
It's almost time to welcome the joyous holidays of Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah! Don't forget to light your yom tov candles this evening. Find your candle lighting times here: http://hebcal.com. We wish our friends and followers a hearty Chag Sameach (Happy Holiday)!
Replying to @jengelmayer Heartbreaking news as Palestinian terrorists target innocent Israelis during Shemini Atzeret. The fear is palpable among civilians. Let’s send our thoughts and prayers for safety and peace in Israel during this difficult time.
Shemini Atzeret (Hebrew: שמיני עצרת), means 'The eighth day break' or 'the eighth day of assembly'. It is celebrated preceding Simchat Torah and in some regions celebrated together with it.