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.
Yes, a Jew can travel on Simchat Torah, which is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle. However, it is important for observant Jews to plan their travel arrangements in a way that allows them to fulfill their religious obligations, such as attending synagogue services and participating in the festive celebrations of Simchat Torah. Traveling on Simchat Torah should not prevent a Jew from observing the holiday in accordance with their religious beliefs and practices.
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.