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Culture · Full coverage

Simchat Torah 2026: Dates, Times, and Traditions Explained

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What happened

Simchat Torah in 2026 begins Friday, October 2, and ends Saturday, October 3, with specific times provided for major Israeli cities. The holiday combines Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah in Israel, featuring unique traditions like Torah reading cycles and hakafot, while also acknowledging the solemnity following the October 7th attacks.

  • 01Simchat Torah 2026 in Israel starts Friday, Oct 2, and ends Saturday, Oct 3.
  • 02Holiday observance includes specific entry and exit times for major cities.
  • 03The holiday combines Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah traditions.
  • 04Key customs include completing and restarting the annual Torah reading cycle.
  • 05The article addresses the challenge of celebrating after the October 7th attacks.

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