Simchat Torah 2024. In the diaspora, the first day is. The specific practice of reading the end of deuteronomy and the beginning of genesis, which has become known as simchat torah, is conducted on the holiday of shemini.

Full hallel is recited, followed by the. Following the seven joyous days of sukkot, we come to the happy holiday of shemini atzeret/simchat torah.