Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah

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What Happens in Synagogue on Sukkot

Highlights of the Sukkot Prayer Service

How to Greet Someone on Simchat Torah

Traditional hellos for the holiday that celebrates the cycle of Torah reading.

Crockpot Israeli-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Set your slow cooker for a hearty, Israeli-inspired dinner.

7 Laws of Sukkot

A selection from traditional Jewish sources.

What Is Hoshanah Rabbah?

The last day of Sukkot has its own rituals

Is There Special Food for Shemini Atzeret?

Harvest foods are appropriate for this joyous conclusion of the High Holiday season.

The Year I Missed Simchat Torah

I did not have Simchat Torah this year. Bold statement, right? Some of you are probably thinking that I must ...

Tefillat Geshem: The Prayer for Rain

Recited by Ashkenazi Jews on Shemini Atzeret, this prayer invokes the merit of Jewish ancestors in requesting the natural resource on which all life depends.

On Simchat Torah, Get Up and Dance with Me!

Being a woman on Simchat Torah is hard for me, but not for the reasons you might think.Maybe I am ...

Rain as a Blessing

Ecological balance and our prayer for rain.

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