Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah in Jerusalem (8 images)
By Wade Sheridan
Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah in the streets of Jerusalem on Thursday. The Jewish holiday that celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of Torah readings, which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot.
An Israeli holds his baby up to touch the Torah scrolls on a street in Jerusalem in celebration of Simchat Torah on October 24, 2024. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of Torah readings, which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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An Israeli holds a girl up on his shoulders to help her see the festivities. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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