Simchat Torah 2024 Customs. Although both shemini atzeret and simchat torah are curiously bereft of special home customs, both are full festivals marked by holiday meals, special blessings, and a prohibition on work. Shemini atzeret and simchat torah take place on the 22nd of the hebrew month of tishrei (in israel) and on the 22nd and 23rd of tishrei in the diaspora.

Outside of israel, where extra. It will begin on wednesday evening, october 16, and end on wednesday, october 23 in.