Glossary

The entries selection comes from the book “Dictionary of Judaica” (2005), which was written by a group of authors led by Eva Kosáková . Entries were further processed by Jaroslav Kuntoš, Dana Veselská, Olga Sixtová, Michaela Scheibová and Lenka Uličná. The book can be purchased at our e-shop.

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Simhat Torah (Rejoicing of the Torah)

A holiday following Sukkot (23 Tishri) which marks the end and beginning of the annual cycle of weekly Torah readings. During the service, all of the Torah scrolls are taken out and carried around the bimah with singing and dancing.

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