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Definition of Rejoicing of the Law
1. Noun. (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.
Exact synonyms: Rejoicing In The Law, Rejoicing Over The Law, Shimchath Torah, Simchas Torah, Simchat Torah, Simhat Torah, Simhath Torah
Category relationships: Judaism
Generic synonyms: Jewish Holy Day
Category relationships: Judaism
Generic synonyms: Jewish Holy Day
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rejoicing Of The Law
Literary usage of Rejoicing of the Law
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Jewish Laws and Customs: Some of the Laws and Usages of the Children of the by Alfred Kingsley Glover (1900)
"FEAST OF THE Rejoicing of the Law, . No sooner has this festive season of the
in-gathering of the harvest passed by than there occurs the feast known as the ..."
2. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1811)
"... manner twice in the year join in their prayers together, viz. upon the day of
the*rejoicing of the law, ..."
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