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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.