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How jews observe simchat Torah and Purim?

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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.

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How Jews observe simchat Torah?

Jews read the last chapter of Deuteronomy and the first chapter of Genesis. Afterward, people take turns singing and dancing while holding the Torah.


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