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Shmini Atzeret: The Eighth Day of Assembly
Shmini Atzeret — the intimate eighth day after Sukkot — features the prayer for rain, Yizkor memorial prayers, and a theological mystery: is it part of Sukkot or something entirely its own?
Simchat Torah: The Joy of Completing the Torah
On Simchat Torah, the final words of Deuteronomy are read and Genesis begins again — and the synagogue erupts in singing, dancing, and unrestrained joy with the Torah scrolls.
Torah Portions: The Weekly Reading Cycle
Every week, Jewish communities worldwide read the same Torah portion. Explore the 54 parashot, the system of aliyot, the Haftarah connection, and the joyous restart on Simchat Torah.
Parashat V'Zot HaBracha: Moses's Final Blessing, Death on Nebo, and Simchat Torah
Parashat V'Zot HaBracha is the Torah's final portion — Moses blesses each tribe, ascends Mount Nebo, sees the Promised Land, dies, and is buried by God. 'No prophet like Moses has arisen in Israel.' Read on Simchat Torah.