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Simchat Torah 2025 in Germany

Simchat Torah, also known as Simḥath Torah and Simkhes Toreh, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the end of the annual cycle of public Torah readings. It is a component of Shemini Atzeret, a Jewish holiday that follows from the Sukkot (or Sukkoth) festival.

Is Simchat Torah a Public Holiday?

Simchat Torah is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Torah scrolls are used as part of the celebrations for Simchat Torah.

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About Simchat Torah

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Simchat Torah Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2020zon11 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2021woe29 sepSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2022din18 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2023zon8 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2024vri25 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2025woe15 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2026zon4 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2027zon24 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2028vri13 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2029din2 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen
2030zon20 oktSimchat TorahObservance, HebrewBremen

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