Simchat Torah

Rejoicing in the Law

Simchat Torah, Hebrew for "rejoicing in the Law", celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. Simchat Torah is a joyous festival, in which we affirm our view of the Torah as a tree of life and demonstrate a living example of never-ending, lifelong study. Torah scrolls are taken from the ark and carried or danced around the synagogue seven times. During the Torah service, the concluding section of Deuteronomy is read, and immediately following, the opening section of Genesis, or B'reishit as it is called in Hebrew, is read.

Upcoming Events

 Thursday, September 2, 2010
The Mitzvot ~ The Commandments & Their Rationale 6:00pm
“J-Vegas Socials” for Jewish singles 50+ 6:30pm
High Holidays 101 with Pam Poster 6:30pm
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Selichot Program and Service 6:00pm
Monday, September 6, 2010
Office Closed
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Erev Rosh HaShanah Family Service 6:00pm
Erev Rosh HaShanah Traditional Service 8:15pm

For more information on each
event please click on the name.