שמחת תורה
Simchat Torah 2025
Find the exact dates for Simchat Torah 2025 (5786), including when it begins and ends.
When is Simchat Torah 2025?
Observed on
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
In the diaspora, Simchat Torah is observed on the 23rd of Tishrei. In Israel, it is combined with Shmini Atzeret on the 22nd of Tishrei.
Significance
Simchat Torah celebrates the Jewish people's eternal connection to Torah. By immediately beginning the cycle anew, we demonstrate that Torah study has no end and is always fresh.
Simchat Torah Prayers
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simchat Torah
Hakafot are joyous processions in which all the Torah scrolls are removed from the ark and carried around the synagogue while the congregation dances and sings. There are seven hakafot on Simchat Torah night and morning.
On Simchat Torah, the final portion of Deuteronomy (V'Zot HaBerachah) is read to complete the Torah cycle, and immediately afterward, the first chapter of Genesis (Bereishit) is read to begin the cycle anew, symbolizing the eternal nature of Torah study.
About Simchat Torah in 2025
Simchat Torah (שמחת תורה) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
For more about Simchat Torah including its history, customs, and traditions, see our comprehensive guide. Learn more about Simchat Torah