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Noun: Simhath Torah  'sim-xhós 'to-ru
  1. (Judaism) a Jewish holy day celebrated on the 22nd or 23rd of Tishri to celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of readings of the Torah
    - Shimchath Torah, Simchat Torah, Simhat Torah, Simchas Torah, Rejoicing over the Law, Rejoicing of the Law, Rejoicing in the Law

Type of: Jewish holy day

Encyclopedia: Simhath Torah