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Why Jews dance with a closed Torah scroll
Original: Why Jews dance with a closed book
Jewish tradition calls for dancing with the Torah scroll kept closed, a practice most visible during Simchat Torah celebrations. Explanations point to reverence for the sacred text and the idea that the joy of the day centres on the scroll itself and the community's bond with it, rather than on study. The custom continues to draw curiosity from those outside the tradition.
Why now: The unusual custom of dancing with a closed Torah scroll, tied to Simchat Torah festivities, sparks recurring curiosity and discussion.
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- Why Jews dance with a closed book · JNS.org
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