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Worship Services: Blessings for Reading the Torah
Learn the blessings for before and after the reading of the Torah.
Edible Torah Treats
In Eastern Europe, it was customary at a child’s first Torah lesson to write the Hebrew alphabet in honey on the child’s slate, and giving it to the child to lick off; In this way, would the child always associate sweetness with Torah study and Simchat Torah.
Simchat Torah Activities for Kids
Activities to make the holiday of Simchat Torah meaningful to children.
K'tav Stam (Scribe's Writing)
A fun activity to celebrate the writings of the Torah, especially for Shavuot and Simchat Torah.
Sukkot and Simchat Torah Social Justice Guide
As a people with agricultural roots, Jews have found many ways to mark the seasonal and environmental changes that occur throughout the year. Sukkot has numerous other themes and areas of focus that encompass seasonal, historical, and theological perspectives. It is among the festivals that fall in the Hebrew month of Tishrei, emphasizing not only the cycles of the earth, but also the cycles of Jewish life. (The other holidays in Tishrei are Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, and Simchat Torah.)
Candy Torah Scrolls
Engage your young children with the meaning of Simchat Torah. Ask them to make these "Torah Scrolls."