Shmini Atzeret

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates Continue from North America

Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will update the site until they start in New York.

"Stay with me, just one more day"

Love always wants more.

Praying for rain in Australia

Shmini Atzeret is not the rainy season in the Southern Hemisphere. What to do?

Insights into Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah

Ceremony and celebration for the last part of the Sukkot holiday.

Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, the last Festival in Tishrei

Ending the month of beginnings.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Shmini Atzeret: The conclusion we’ve been waiting for

In Temple times there was a fascinating halakha relating to visitation to Jerusalem, one which has a message beyond its content.

Council of Sages: Prayers only in open space

Shas Movement Council of Sages instruction: 'All prayers should be held in open spaces, and no prayers should be held indoors at all.'

Canada won't change election date which falls on Jewish holiday

Canada's chief electoral officer says he will not recommend changing federal election date, even though it conflicts with Shmini Atzret.

Could Canada's election day change?

Canada’s Federal Court orders review of election date which coincides with Jewish holiday of Shmini Atzeret.

Canada's election day conflicts with Jewish holiday

Two observant Jews take Canada’s government to court in effort to move date of federal vote which conflicts with Shemini Atzeret.

The day after

Israeli Jews in 'Second Hakafot' Dances

Tens of thousands of Jews in the Land of Israel dancing the 'Second Hakafot' as Simchat Torah begins abroad.