MoedThe dates of Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | evening of October 10 | October 11 | 23 Tishrei 5781 |
| 2021 | evening of September 28 | September 29 | 23 Tishrei 5782 |
| 2022 | evening of October 17 | October 18 | 23 Tishrei 5783 |
| 2023 | evening of October 7 | October 8 | 23 Tishrei 5784 |
| 2024 | evening of October 24 | October 25 | 23 Tishrei 5785 |
| 2025 | evening of October 14 | October 15 | 23 Tishrei 5786 |
| 2026 | evening of October 3 | October 4 | 23 Tishrei 5787 |
| 2027 | evening of October 23 | October 24 | 23 Tishrei 5788 |
| 2028 | evening of October 12 | October 13 | 23 Tishrei 5789 |
| 2029 | evening of October 1 | October 2 | 23 Tishrei 5790 |
| 2030 | evening of October 19 | October 20 | 23 Tishrei 5791 |
| 2031 | evening of October 9 | October 10 | 23 Tishrei 5792 |
| 2032 | evening of September 27 | September 28 | 23 Tishrei 5793 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Simchat Torah: what it is
In the evening and the morning all the scrolls are taken from the ark and carried in seven dancing circuits, the hakafot. At the morning service the end of Deuteronomy (Vezot Haberakhah) is read, followed by the beginning of Genesis.
In Israel Simchat Torah falls on Shemini Atzeret; in the diaspora it is the second day of that festival.
What people do
- The hakafot: seven dancing circuits with the Torah scrolls.
- Everyone is called up to the Torah, children included.
- The Chatan Torah and Chatan Bereshit are honored with the last and first readings.
Also written: Simchat Torah, Simhat Torah, Simchas Torah, Simhath Torah.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Simchat Torah in 2027?
Simchat Torah 2027 begins on the evening of Saturday, October 23 and ends on Sunday, October 24, on the diaspora calendar.
How long does Simchat Torah last?
Simchat Torah lasts 1 day.
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