Simchat Torah

About the Holiday

Simchat Torah is the exuberant conclusion to the fall holiday season in the Jewish calendar. It is an unforgettable outpouring of joy and celebration, all about one thing: the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.

On Simchat Torah, the Torah scrolls are taken out in synagogues all over the world, and the singing and dancing begins! The celebration includes a reading of the final portion in the Torah. When reading the Torah is completed, it is immediately begun again.

In addition to attending services, there are also lots of fun traditions associated with Simchat Torah. In some communities, the Torah scroll is brought around for everyone to look at. People will dance and wave colorful flags in celebration. Looking for a way to celebrate with your family? Here are seven fun things to do with kids on Simchat Torah from our friends at PJ Library!

Videos

Simchat Torah 101—Donna Rudolph

Edible Torah—Zubeida Ullah-Eilenberg

Reading Sammy Spider’s First Simchat Torah—Helen Singer

Other Resources

DO


Candy Torah Scrolls
ReformJudaism.org


Scribe’s Writing 
ReformJudaism.org

Edible Torah Treats
ReformJudaism.org

READ

Simchat Torah Reads
PJ Library

RSS Holiday Book List
Helen Singer