Simchat Torah - Safety in Solidarity
October 23, 2024; 5-9pm
Shir Tikvah Sanctuary and on Zoom
Jews renew our relationship with Torah each year by bringing Torah out onto the dance floor. Torah is not just a text to be read but a living, dynamic force guiding our community and personal growth.
The seven hakafot symbolize different facets of life and connection, each circle representing a unique aspect of blessing and renewal. By engaging with these circles, we open to a deeper, more intentional approach to how we relate to each other and to our communal commitments. Our relationships and aspirations can be as fluid and evolving as the dance itself.
Simchat Torah cannot be the same this year, as we mark the yahrzeit since last October 7th, since last Simchat Torah. This year, we meet Simchat Torah differently - allowing the rhythms of the seven hakafot (circles of blessing, yearning, life) to inspire the ways we connect with one another, the ways we dream, the ways we commit our energy in the coming year.
We will begin Simchat Torah with a delicious meal and facilitated, connective conversation with our community, touching on themes of safety, solidarity and the world we’re trying to build together. RSVP here!
We will then begin our Simchat Torah ritual - hearing the end of Torah only to begin again, followed by music, dancing and blessing. We will make space for the grief…and will reach towards what might be possible - we’ll dedicate our dancing to the miracle of life and take solace in being together.
Simchat Torah is the seal of our High Holy Day season and launches us into the new year in earnest. We hope you will join us for a night of community connection and intentional ritual.