Simchat Torah Across Brooklyn

Schedule

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm to Wed, 15 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Grand Army Plaza | Brooklyn, NY

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Our borough's *******14th annual******* opportunity to rejoice, sing and dance with sacred scrolls!

SCHEDULE
8 p.m.: Ma’ariv (evening prayer service) begins. Communal, reflective, centered on Torah.
8:30 p.m.: Hakafot (dancing with Torah scrolls) begin, gradually growing in energy and enthusiasm...
10:30 p.m.: Live Chanting of Torah verses!
11 p.m.: Kiddush - lifting a glass and sanctifying the moment
11:30 p.m.: Conclusion - closing prayers and announcements

IN CASE OF RAIN: We'll be in the Union Temple House Sanctuary, 17 Eastern Parkway.

PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeRTO3e_EmkN0T0q0hvNQ21tapSkzyMQ&si=cA5fNpXRK2oif0i1

CO-HOSTS
Altshul
Atara Minyan
Bay Ridge Jewish Center
Brooklyn Jews
Center for New Jewish Culture
Congregation Beth Elohim
East Midwood Jewish Center
Flatbush Jewish Center
Hannah Senesh Community Day School
Kolot Chayeinu
Lab/Shul
Mishkan Minyan
Moishe House Park Slope
Nolita Minyan
Park Slope Jewish Center
Repair the World Brooklyn
Romemu Brooklyn
Shir HaMaalot
Shlichut Brooklyn
Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp
Tkiya Music
UJA-Federation of New York
Photo credit: Gili Getz, edited by Rose Snitz
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Where is it happening?

Grand Army Plaza, 20 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Congregation Beth Elohim

Host or Publisher Congregation Beth Elohim

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