Should We Cry Or Should We Dance?
Chabad.org
The video explores the complex emotional challenge of celebrating Simchat Torah when it coincides with the anniversary of a tragic event, specifically a massacre on October 7. It delves into the dual nature of Simchat Torah as both a joyous occasion marking the completion and restarting of the Torah reading cycle, and a time that may serve as a painful reminder of past trauma. By examining how individuals and communities can balance the need for joy with the reality of mourning, the video sheds light on the broader question of addressing grief and celebration within Jewish traditions.