Today is the last holiday in the exciting Hebrew month of Tishrei, the final culmination of the festivals celebrating the new year and its blessings. We call this day "Simchat Torah", meaning "rejoicing over the Torah". Throughout this holiday, Jews all over the world take the Torah in their arms and proceed to dance and sing in an outpouring of love for God and His commandments. Interestingly, the Torah is often compared to a tree. Why is this? Explain our rabbis: just as the tree, which has countless leaves and branches from which it grows greater and grander, an ever-flourishing plant, the Torah's many facets and lessons teach us the intricacies of life, helping us grow each and every day. As we enter the new year, the Land of Israel needs your help to truly flourish in the way of the Torah.
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