Simchat Torah is right after Sukkot.
Both are Jewish holidays.
On the last day (Simchat Torah), we complete the yearly cycle of reading the whole Torah, and we dance with the Torah-scrolls.
Sukkot starts on the 15th day of Tishrei. In 2009, this corresponds to Oct 3rd. It continues for 7 days and is immediately followed by Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah.
Congregation Beit Simchat Torah was created in 1973.
No. Shemini Atzeret is on the day before Simchat Torah.
The Torah does not permit it.
Simchat Torah.
On Simchat Torah, there are special prayers and Torah-readings. Work is forbidden, and festive maels are held. It is customary to dance in the synagogue with the Torah scrolls.
No
They're rejoicing over the Torah.
1. It is commanded in the Torah just like Shabbat 2. It shows love for the Torah
Sukkot