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The Feet of the Torah
On Simchat Torah we become the Torah's feet, expressing complete acceptance of the Heavenly yoke.
A New Torah
Every year on Simchat Torah, a "new radiance" is added to the Torah.
All Jews are Equal
The rejoicing of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah is not tied to a specific mitzvah, so all may participate equally.
G-d Will Grant Strength
The most perfect form of peace occurs when the enemy himself is converted to a friend.
Hakafot of a Russian Jew
A Jew sits in his dark house, hungry, with torn clothes. Suddenly, he recalls that today is Simchat Torah...
Immediately Starting Over
What is the link between the last phrase of the Torah, “before the eyes of all Israel,” and “In the beginning G-d created”?
Life and Non Death
In the prayer for rain, why do we say “lamavet,” which implies that we seek “life” and not “not-death”?
Moses My Servant has Died
Why do we read about the passing of Moses on Simchat Torah? Isn't it contrary to the joy of the holiday?
Rain and Wind
The prayer “He causes the wind to blow and the rain to descend” can be connected to the coming of Moshiach.
Shavuot and Shemini Atzeret
Why was Simchat Torah instituted on Shemini Atzeret, and not on Shavuot?
A Brother’s Wedding
The rejoicing of Simchat Torah stems from the essence of the Torah, which is relevant to every Jew equally.
Acquiring on Credit
From the business of a wholesaler we can learn about the service of Elul, Tishrei and Simchat Torah.
The Jealousy of the Angels
How jealous the angels must be of the Simchat Torah dancing...

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