Simchat Torah in 2023

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2023 Date	October 7, 2023
2024 Date	October 24, 2024

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I unequivocally condemn the actions of Hamas and other terrorist groups this morning in a coordinated ambush against Israel on its Shabbat and Simchat Torah holiday. I stand with Israel in its effort to defend itself from this act of war and call on others to do the same.
— Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) October 7, 2023

While thousands of Jews were heading to synagogues and gatherings to celebrate Shabbat and the festival of Simchat Torah, Hamas terrorists launched a cruel attack on cities. Israel is under attack, and in Miami we stand by its side. Blessed be the name of Israel!
— María Elvira Salazar 🇺🇸 (@MaElviraSalazar) October 7, 2023

Hamas has launched a massive attack from the Gaza Strip into the Israeli territory today, on Shabbat 7.10, the holiday of Simchat Torah This is an extensive terrorist attack on the civilian population in Israel in the midst of Simchat Torah, when hundreds of thousands of… Show more
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) October 7, 2023

Shabbat. Eve of Simchat Torah. Exactly 50 years after the Yom Kippur War of 1973, we woke up to unthinkable news. Brutal attacks by #Hamas militants infiltrating civilian communities in #Israel. Massacring them in their homes. Photos of missing or captured Israelis emerging:
— Jonathan Harounoff (@JonathanHaroun1) October 7, 2023

On Shabbat & Simchat Torah— & the 50th anniversary of Yom Kippur War — Hamas terrorists have invaded Israel in an act of war, killing civilians. The threat against Israel’s right to exist is real. Israel has every right to defend itself & end this attack. I stand with Israel.
— Senator Scott Wiener (@Scott_Wiener) October 7, 2023

Tonight in Brooklyn, @IfNotNow_NYC held an alternative Simchat Torah in front of the Brooklyn Library to mourn the Palestinian and Israeli lives lost today. They gave the mourner’s kaddish and sang Oseh Shalom, a prayer of peace. Footage via @IfNotNow_NYC .
— Talia Jane ❤️‍🔥 (@taliaotg) October 8, 2023

Last night, an unprecedented attack by Hamas into Israel stole the lives of dozens of civilians. What should be a joyous day for Israelis and Jews—Simchat Torah—has now been marked by a deadly surprise attack. I stand and pray for our ally. News : spectrumlocalnews.com Hamas kills 22 in unprecedented, wide-ranging incursion into Israel. Netanyahu says 'we are at war'
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) October 7, 2023

The disaster that befell Israel on the holiday of Simchat Torah is the clear responsibility of one person: Netanyahu. Bibi failed to identify the dangers he was consciously leading Israel into & openly ignored the existence and rights of Palestinians. haaretz.com Editorial | Netanyahu bears responsibility
— Karol Cummins (@karolcummins) October 7, 2023

New York stands steadfast in support of our brothers and sisters in Israel — today and every day. I'm attending Simchat Torah services at @tialbany to show solidarity and support on this difficult day. Join us live: https://tialbany.org/livestream
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) October 7, 2023

As Jewish members of the @NYCcouncil , while we should be celebrating the joyous holidays of Shabbat and Simchat Torah, we are instead heartbroken at this morning's unprecedented terrorist attacks on Israel. We stand with Israel and condemn these attacks.
— NYC Jewish Caucus (@NYCJewishCaucus) October 7, 2023

Simchat Torah in 2023

Simchat Torah (Hebrew: שמחת תורה) commemorates the joy of the Jews having the Torah (Bible and its instruction). On Simchat Torah, many services read all five Books of Moses.