Shemini Atzeret And Simchat Torah 2025. Shemini atzeret is a sombre day in the diaspora, where by tradition, we are judged for rain and the mood is more serious. In the diaspora, the first day is known by its.
I want to light shabbat candles. Shemini atzeret in 2025 begins on wednesday evening, october 23rd, and continues for a second day as simchat torah (for those in the diaspora), concluding on friday night, october.