(JTA) — Hundreds of Jews danced down a street in Germany that had been named for Adolf Hitler during a Torah dedication ceremony. The scroll in Freiburg im Breisgau was dedicated Sunday to ...
Yet, dancing is what we will do. MEN CARRY Torah scrolls as they dance at the completion of Simchat Torah, at the Western Wall, in 2022. The writer asks: How can we be happy this Simchat Torah?
Jews in New Jersey normally greet Simchat Torah, which begins at sunset on Thursday, with joy. It's traditionally a holiday of dance, song and feasts. Simchat Torah, which means "rejoicing of the ...