It marks the completion of a yearly cycle of reading the Torah,
and the privilege of beginning to read it again.
For the same reasons as the other branches - the celebrate the completion of reading the Torah.
Simchat Torah is right after Sukkot.
The 23rd of Tishrei. October 9, 2012 (one day earlier in Israel)
Congregation Beit Simchat Torah was created in 1973.
No. Shemini Atzeret is on the day before Simchat Torah.
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.
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.
Both are Jewish holidays.
No
They're rejoicing over the Torah.
1. It is commanded in the Torah just like Shabbat 2. It shows love for the Torah