Shemini Atzeret
Begins sunset of Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Ends nightfall of Thursday, October 24, 2024
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Festival of Rejoicing with the Torah
22-23 Tishrei (Sept / Oct)
Shemini Atzeret marks the completion of the annual reading of the Torah and Simchat Torah celebrates the resumption of the annual cycle of readings. The holidays are celebrated with singing, dancing, and processions of people carrying Torahs and waving flags.