Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Holiday Times for 2026 Announced
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- Simchat Torah 2026 holiday times are now available.
- The holiday concludes and begins the annual Torah reading cycle.
- Observance in Israel is on Shmini Atzeret, the 22nd of Tishrei.
- Outside Israel, it is celebrated on the 23rd of Tishrei.
- Specific times are provided for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba.
The Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, which marks the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of a new one, will be observed in 2026. On this day, the final portion of the Torah, Parshat V'Zot HaBracha, is read, followed immediately by the beginning of the first portion, Parshat Bereshit. In Israel, the holiday is observed on Shmini Atzeret, the 22nd of Tishrei. Outside of Israel, it is celebrated on the second day of the festival, the 23rd of Tishrei.
Specific times for the holiday's commencement and conclusion in major Israeli cities have been released. In Jerusalem, the holiday will begin at 5:47 PM and end at 6:58 PM. Tel Aviv will see the holiday start at 6:04 PM and conclude at 7:00 PM. Haifa's observance will be from 5:56 PM to 6:59 PM. In Beersheba, the holiday begins at 6:05 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.
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