Immediately following Sukkot, we celebrate Sh'mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, a fun-filled time during which we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah, and affirm Torah as one of the pillars on which we build our lives. As part of the celebration, the Torah scrolls are taken from the ark, and carried or danced around the synagogue seven times. During the Torah service, the concluding section of the fifth book of the Torah, D’varim (Deuteronomy), is read, and immediately following, the opening section of Genesis (or B'reishit as it is called in Hebrew) is read. This practice represents the cyclical nature of the relationship between the Jewish people and the reading of the Torah.

SIMCHAT TORAH will be SO JOYFUL with YOU in the PICTURE!

• Do you have a video or photo of yourself / your family & friends from a past Simchat Torah service at Beth Tikvah?
• Would you like to share them at this year's service?
• We would love to have them!!
• Please send your material digitally to us at ilana.axel@beth-tikvah.org by October 1.

Sisu v'simchu v'simchat chag! Rejoice in your festivals!

Members will receive a link to the Zoom.  Non-members and guests, for more information, please go to : https://www.beth-tikvah.org/high-holy-days