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.
Jews read the last chapter of Deuteronomy and the first chapter of Genesis. Afterward, people take turns singing and dancing while holding the Torah.
They're rejoicing over the Torah.
1. It is commanded in the Torah just like Shabbat 2. It shows love for the Torah
For the same reasons as the other branches - the celebrate the completion of reading the Torah.
simchat Torah written - שמחת תורה usually celebrated in October/ end of September
Jews observe what is written in the Torah. Period.
It is the word of God which we are commanded to learn and observe.
In order to observe the Torah-commands in Deuteronomy ch.14.
Purim is celebrated any place that Jews live.
The story of Purim is that when Queen Esther saved the Jews.
Purim is part of Judaism. Hassidim keep Purim just like other Jews.
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