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Readings
Brief Thoughts from the Rebbes
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On Simchat Torah we become the Torah's feet, expressing complete acceptance of the Heavenly yoke.
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The rejoicing of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah is not tied to a specific mitzvah, so all may participate equally.
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The most perfect form of peace occurs when the enemy himself is converted to a friend.
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A Jew sits in his dark house, hungry, with torn clothes. Suddenly, he recalls that today is Simchat Torah...
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What is the link between the last phrase of the Torah, “before the eyes of all Israel,” and “In the beginning G-d created”?
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In the prayer for rain, why do we say “lamavet,” which implies that we seek “life” and not “not-death”?
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Why do we read about the passing of Moses on Simchat Torah? Isn't it contrary to the joy of the holiday?
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The prayer “He causes the wind to blow and the rain to descend” can be connected to the coming of Moshiach.
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Why was Simchat Torah instituted on Shemini Atzeret, and not on Shavuot?
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The rejoicing of Simchat Torah stems from the essence of the Torah, which is relevant to every Jew equally.
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From the business of a wholesaler we can learn about the service of Elul, Tishrei and Simchat Torah.
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How jealous the angels must be of the Simchat Torah dancing...
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