Tag: Simchas Torah

Over a thousand Jews from various UK communities gathered at the Weekend of Inspiration in London, Manchester, and Leeds, receiving support and unity messages from Israeli speakers.
Rav Moshe Wolfson, a revered figure in the Jewish community known for his faith and impact on many, passed away recently, leaving a profound spiritual legacy akin to Moshe Rabbeinu.
The discussion revolves around the importance of truly caring about Shabbos beyond just observing it by default.
"Temima Weissmann reflects on the fragments of memory and history in the poems 'Filling In' and 'The Poet of Auschwitz?' In 'Filling In,' she evokes the struggle to comprehend traumatic events like those of 1938. In 'The Poet of Auschwitz?,' she imagines a poet in the concentration camp who found ways to capture the indescribable through creative expression, using even mundane objects like a potato peel to preserve his words. Weissmann poignantly explores the power of language and art in the face of unspeakable horrors."
The article tells the story of Rivka, who was struggling with how to handle her friend Leah's religious instability.
This article is a personal account of a woman whose husband is serving in the Israeli army during a time of war.
Rav Aharon Assayag from Netivot has been heavily involved in helping the residents of Netivot and surrounding areas after the Simchas Torah massacre.
The Gemara raises the question of how Moshe, who wrote the Torah, could have written the final eight verses that describe his own death.
Five years ago, the author and their siblings were grieving the recent loss of their mother and were not emotionally ready to celebrate Simchas Torah, a holiday of joy and dance.