Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah

Also known as Atzereth, this is a fall festival, which includes a memorial service for the dead and features prayers for rain in Israel.

Date Details: Begins at the evening of the first day, and ends the evening of the last day.

General Practices: Jews light a Yahrzeit memorial candle at sundown on Shemini Atzereth (the 8th night of Sukkot). Simchat Torah marks the completion of the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah in the synagogue and the beginning of the new cycle.

Recommended Accommodation

Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, or activities on this date. If planning an event, provide food accommodation as requested (kosher restrictions apply).

Date(s)

Sun, 10/16/22 to Tue, 10/18/22Fri, 10/06/23 to Sun, 10/08/23Wed, 10/23/24 to Fri, 10/25/24Mon, 10/13/25 to Wed, 10/15/25

Religion(s)

Jewish