This Simchat Torah, the focus must be on study and discussion of the questions the Torah raises today.

This is how we dance this Simchat Torah: not with innocence or naivete, but with triumph, with the profound understanding of who we are and how our people have survived for so long.

Jews in New Jersey normally greet Simchat Torah, which begins at sunset on Thursday, with joy. It's traditionally a holiday of dance, song and feasts. Simchat Torah, which means "rejoicing of the ...

Jews in New Jersey normally greet Simchat Torah, which begins at sunset on Thursday, with joy. It's traditionally a holiday of dance, song and feasts. Simchat Torah, which means "rejoicing of the ...

On this coming Simchat Torah, we will once again dance with our Torahs. But, as we well know, the singing and dancing will never ever be the same as prior to October 7th 2023. It will be tinged ...

Jews in New Jersey normally greet Simchat Torah, which begins at sunset on Thursday, with joy. It's traditionally a holiday of dance, song and feasts. Simchat Torah, which means "rejoicing of the ...

Palm Beach's Jewish congregations will celebrate Simchat Torah this week while also remembering those who lost their lives Oct. 7 in Israel.

Palm Beach's Jewish congregations will celebrate Simchat Torah this week while also remembering those who lost their lives Oct. 7 in Israel.

Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary. Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel took place on the only Jewish holiday with “joy” in its name.

The story of Ben Benyamin and Gali Segal, who married after both losing their right legs on Oct. 7, are giving me inspiration and hope.

CELEBRATING SIMCHAT Torah this year presents a special challenge to the Jewish community. It is not just about dancing; it will be beseeching Hashem to accentuate happiness and joy and reduce our ...