2026 Simchat Torah
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Complete Holiday Schedule
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
- Friday, October 2 Shemini AtzeretLight Holiday Candles 6:48 pm
- Mincha & Evening Services 6:45 pm
- Hakafot and celebratory dancing. This one is only the warm-up, connecting with the celebration in Israel. See the main Hakafot below.
- YJP Oct. First Fridays - Shemini Atzeres Pink Edition
- Shabbat, October 3 Shemini Atzeret & Simchat TorahMorning Services 10:00 am
- Yizkor — Remember the souls of the Shemini Atzeret (October 7) massacre 12:15 pm
- Tefillas Geshem
- Say goodbye to the Sukkah
- Grand Hakafot and Celebratory Dancing This one is the real deal! 6:45 pm
- Light Holiday Candles After 7:40 pm
- Sunday, October 4 Simchat TorahMorning Services 10:00 am
- Hakafot and celebratory dancing
- Mincha after Hakafot
- Maariv, Havdallah (wine only, without spices or flame), and conclusion of the holiday 7:39 pm