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(Created page with "Simchat Torah is celebrated on the final day after Sukkot, marking the completion of reading Parshat V'Zot HaBracha, which concludes the annual Torah reading cycle. In Israel, it's celebrated together with Shemini Atzeret on the 22nd of Tishrei; outside Israel, it's celebrated the following day, on the 23rd of Tishrei. Our Rebbeim spoke extensively about the greatness of this holiday, explaining that its joy extends throughout the entire year. Therefore, one should be c...") |
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Our Rebbeim spoke extensively about the greatness of this holiday, explaining that its joy extends throughout the entire year. Therefore, one should be careful to utilize this day as much as possible for rejoicing and dancing. | Our Rebbeim spoke extensively about the greatness of this holiday, explaining that its joy extends throughout the entire year. Therefore, one should be careful to utilize this day as much as possible for rejoicing and dancing. | ||
== Hakafot == | == Hakafot == | ||
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Every year, a central Second Hakafot ceremony is held at the Beit Menachem synagogue in Kfar Chabad, attended by thousands of Jews from all walks of life, with government officials, politicians, and public figures honoring the event with their presence. | Every year, a central Second Hakafot ceremony is held at the Beit Menachem synagogue in Kfar Chabad, attended by thousands of Jews from all walks of life, with government officials, politicians, and public figures honoring the event with their presence. | ||
= Historical Events = | == Historical Events == | ||
* In 1798, the Alter Rebbe was arrested | * In 1798, the Alter Rebbe was arrested | ||
* In 1977, the Rebbe suffered a heart attack | * In 1977, the Rebbe suffered a heart attack | ||
* In 2023, the Iron Swords War began | * In 2023, the Iron Swords War began | ||
== Meaning of the Holiday's Name == | == Meaning of the Holiday's Name == | ||
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# Israel brings joy to the Torah | # Israel brings joy to the Torah | ||
== | == Yisroel Brings Joy to the Torah == | ||
The Torah descended from its supreme place to our lower world, and when a Jew rejoices with the Torah and dances and sings with it, he adds joy to the Torah, because a Jew has the power to make a dwelling place in the lower worlds, thereby drawing down G-d's Essence. | The Torah descended from its supreme place to our lower world, and when a Jew rejoices with the Torah and dances and sings with it, he adds joy to the Torah, because a Jew has the power to make a dwelling place in the lower worlds, thereby drawing down G-d's Essence. | ||
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The Rebbe explains that all matters of Tishrei are general matters, and the joy of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah is a general joy from the essence of the soul, encompassing all powers as one. This applies to time as well - it's not just joy for this particular time, but general joy for the entire year. For this reason, the joy should be beyond reason and understanding, through dancing with kabbalat ol (acceptance of the yoke of Heaven). | The Rebbe explains that all matters of Tishrei are general matters, and the joy of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah is a general joy from the essence of the soul, encompassing all powers as one. This applies to time as well - it's not just joy for this particular time, but general joy for the entire year. For this reason, the joy should be beyond reason and understanding, through dancing with kabbalat ol (acceptance of the yoke of Heaven). | ||
= Simchat Torah Niggunim = | == Simchat Torah Niggunim == | ||
* Al HaSela Hach Niggun | * Al HaSela Hach Niggun | ||
* Stav Ya Pitu Niggun | * Stav Ya Pitu Niggun | ||
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* Niggun 165 - Hakafot Niggun | * Niggun 165 - Hakafot Niggun | ||
= See Also = | == See Also == | ||
* Shemini Atzeret | * Shemini Atzeret | ||
* Mashke Ordinance | * Mashke Ordinance | ||
* Iron Swords War | * Iron Swords War | ||
= Further Reading = | == Further Reading == | ||
* Shevach HaMoadim | * Shevach HaMoadim | ||
* Halacha LeMaaseh - Tishrei | * Halacha LeMaaseh - Tishrei | ||
* Shmirat HaMoadim (book) | * Shmirat HaMoadim (book) | ||