Who is excited to dance with the Torah? I am, I have done this for so many, many years and I enjoy it every year.
2007-10-02 08:05:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Israel
I cant wait.We are going to the local chabad this year because at our Shul they arent having the Hakafot until Simchas Torah Morning.So we are going to Chabad for Shemini Atzeret and Simchas Torah.
2007-10-02 14:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Possibly the most visible of all practices on Simchat Torah is that of Hakafot, the walking around the bima with the Torah. Several sources are given for this custom. Ramo says that the practice is to circle the bima while singing praises, and that this is done in imitation of the SEVEN times that we circle the bima on Hoshana Rabba. The Mishna Berura also notes this as a reason, although he also notes that there are those who only circle the bima THREE times. Otzar Ta'amei Minhagim (by Shmuel David Gelberd) writes that seven hakafot is the custom of the Arizal, and is done either due to the link to Hoshana Rabba (as brought down by the Sha'arei Knesset HaGedolah) or as a reminder of the battle against Yericho, when the Jews circles the city SEVEN times with the Ark containing the Torah.
2016-05-19 15:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I danced with the Torah on Simcha Torah.
Chag Sameach!!!!
2007-10-08 15:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by Davey Boy Smith #1 Fan- VACATION 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm excited because im missing school thursday and friday becasue of it. Making this a 5 day weekend.
2007-10-02 08:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Another exciting event to celebrate. Sounds good to me.
2007-10-02 12:24:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
to be honest its one of my favorite holidays. but the fact that its a 3 day holiday starts to drive me mad! i try to entertan myself...but sometimes its just too long!
i know i shouldnt be complaining about vacation....monday is back to work!
2007-10-02 18:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by Eye of the Beholder 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
me i like very much a day for dance and yom sameah
2007-10-02 10:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by MAZAL 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
5 and a half! noon dismissal on wednesday!
2007-10-02 09:45:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am- it's one of my favorite holidays!
2007-10-02 15:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by nanny411 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have to work :(
2007-10-03 05:01:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋