Shemini Atzeret

0 History Philosophy

A world-class scholar and mensch is gone — we can't let his dream die with him

Sam Brody in Forward · 25 Oct

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a preeminent scholar of German-Jewish intellectual history and the foremost expert on Martin Buber, passed away on Shemini Atzeret in 2023.

0 Holidays Torah

Shabbat and Simchat Torah times from October 23 to November 1

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Oct

This schedule provides key times for Jewish observances from October 23 to November 1, focusing on Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah.

0 Holidays Communities

Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.

JTA · 21 Oct

One year after the tragic attacks in Israel during Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the Jewish community grapples with balancing celebration and mourning.

0 Culture Music

A Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 16 Oct

Rukhl Schaechter explores a unique cultural artifact—a Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain, Tefillat Geshem, sung by the late cantor Mordechai Hershman.

0 Culture Music

A Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 16 Oct

Emphasizing the cultural interplay within Jewish liturgy, Rukhl Schaechter explores a Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain, traditionally recited on Shemini Atzeret.

0 Holidays Torah

Shabbat and Yom Tov times from October 16 to October 25

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Oct

Detailed information is provided for the observance of Shabbat and Jewish holidays from October 16 to October 25, covering Erev Succot, Succot, Shabbat Chol Hamoed Succot, Hoshana Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah.

0 Holidays Holocaust

My First Yizkor

Judy Batalion in Tablet · 11 Jun

The author describes their journey through grief after their mother's death, reflecting on their relationship with her and their struggle to write following her passing.

0 Holocaust Jewish Law

Torah teaches us to move from darkness to light

Jewish Chronicle · 8 May

The author reflects on the challenges of facing post-holiday news in an uncertain world, particularly with rising antisemitism and other global concerns.

0 Holidays History

Yizkor After the Black Sabbaths

Shlomo M. Brody in Tablet · 26 Apr

Yizkor is a communal memorial service held four times a year in Jewish synagogues, including Passover, reflecting on the memory of loved ones.

0 Israel Politics

Israeli soldier Amichai Oster, son of former JTA writer and editor, is killed in Gaza

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 2 Jan

Amichai Oster, a 24-year-old Israeli-American, was killed while fighting in the northern Gaza Strip.

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Kibbutz Be’eri, Chaos, and Creation

Cole S. Aronson in Jewish Review of Books · 19 Oct 2023

The author describes visiting Kibbutz Beeri, near Gaza, after it was attacked by Hamas.

0 Holidays Prayer

Parashah of the week: Shemini Atzeret

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Oct 2023

Shemini Atzeret marks the end of the Succot festival and reflects on the celebration of the Temple's inauguration in Jerusalem by King Solomon.

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Our Jewish community has become divided. Hamas' attack reminds us that we must stand together

Rabbi Avi Shafran in Forward · 10 Oct 2023

In this article, Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas and the divisions within the Jewish community.

0 Holidays Literature

Shemini Atzeret — the festival that’s a paradox

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Oct 2023

Shemini Atzeret, a festival often overshadowed by Simchat Torah, is described as a paradox, lacking specific customs but providing a creative opportunity for personal celebration.

0 Holidays Torah

Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah times from October 6 to October 13

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Oct 2023

During the period from October 6 to October 13, important Jewish holidays and observances take place.

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What It’s Like To Be a Jewish Student at Columbia Today

Sapir · 1 Oct 2023

The author describes their experience as a Jewish student at Columbia University.

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Stay One More Day

Daniel Goldberg in Lehrhaus · 9 Oct 2020

Shemini Atzeret is a holiday that follows Sukkot, but its specific nature is not clearly defined in the Torah.

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Shake it Off: Ep. 245

Unorthodox · 8 Oct 2020

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various Jewish holidays that follow the High Holidays, including Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Shemini Atzeret.

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October Surprise

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 29 Sep 2020

The author shares a personal story of spending Sukkot and Simchat Torah with their mother in Buffalo in 2006.

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Climate Change and Prayers for Rain and Dew

Chaim Trachtman in Lehrhaus · 13 Apr 2020

Weather plays a significant role in our daily lives and prayers, with rain being a key focus during the fall and dew in the spring according to Jewish liturgy.

0 Torah Holidays

The Inverted Halakhah of Simhat Torah

Chaim Saiman in Lehrhaus · 18 Oct 2019

Simhat Torah, a day immersed in minhag (customs), has evolved over time from a Talmudic yom tov sheni of Shemini Atzeret into a festivity celebrating the completion of the Torah reading cycle.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jewish Groups Try To Silence Storytime Reading Of ‘P Is For Palestine’

Forward · 17 Oct 2019

Jewish groups have threatened legal action against a public library in New Jersey if they proceed with a scheduled reading of the children's book "P is for Palestine" due to its controversial inclusion of "I is for Intifada."

0 Holidays Culture

Move Over, Matzo Balls. Here Come Kreplach, the Metaphysical Dumplings.

Carol Ungar in Tablet · 1 Oct 2015

Hoshana Rabbah, a holiday on the seventh day of Sukkot, involves beating willow branches as a ritual symbolizing various interpretations, including expressing remorse as it marks the end of the cosmic judgment process after Yom Kippur.

0 Torah Holidays

How Did Simchat Torah Get So Popular?

Shlomo M. Brody in Tablet · 15 Oct 2014

Simchat Torah, a holiday celebrating the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle, has grown in popularity over the centuries despite not being mentioned in the Bible or Talmud.

0 Holidays Torah

Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah FAQ

The Editors in Tablet · 9 Oct 2009

Shemini Atzeret, following Sukkot, marks the beginning of praying for rain, while Simchat Torah celebrates the conclusion and restarting of the Torah reading cycle with joyous festivities.

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