Tag Archives: Simchat Torah

The silver lining to the coronavirus lockdown during the Jewish Festivals

Posted on 7 October 2020 by anneinpt

We are at the height of Sukkot at the moment and I would love to write about the special prayers and celebrations that are taking place in Jerusalem and around the Jewish world, but with coronavirus still ravaging our population, … Continue reading →

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Simchat Torah 5780 – Chag Same’ach!

Posted on 20 October 2019 by anneinpt

The marathon of Jewish holidays is almost over. as the last and most joyous festival of the holiday season approaches– Sukkot finishes tonight and Simchat Torah begins. But before that, today, the last day of Sukkot, is known as Hoshana … Continue reading →

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Simchat Torah 5779 – Chag Same’ach!

Posted on 30 September 2018 by anneinpt

The marathon of Jewish holidays is almost over. as the last and most joyous festival of the holiday season approaches– Sukkot finishes tonight and Simchat Torah begins. But before that, today, the last day of Sukkot, is known as Hoshana … Continue reading →

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Simchat Torah 5778 – Chag Same’ach!

Posted on 11 October 2017 by anneinpt

The marathon of Jewish holidays is almost over. as the last and most joyous festival of the holiday season approaches– Sukkot finishes tonight and Simchat Torah begins. But before that, today, the last day of Sukkot, is known as Hoshana … Continue reading →

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Simchat Torah 5777 – Chag Same’ach!

Posted on 23 October 2016 by anneinpt

The last and most joyous festival of the Jewish holiday season is almost upon us – Sukkot finishes tonight and Simchat Torah begins. Today, the last day of Sukkot, known as Hoshana Raba, has a serious character despite the joy … Continue reading →

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The aftermath of the Sukkot terror attacks

Posted on 6 October 2015 by anneinpt

Last night, as Simchat Torah ended, we were informed of the good news that the 5-man Hamas terrorist cell which murdered Naama and Rabbi Eitam Henkin Hy’d were caught by the Shabak (aka the Shin Bet, aka Israel’s domestic security … Continue reading →

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