Yaakov Raskin | They tried to silence our joy. Today, we dance again
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Today, Jews around the world celebrate Simchat Torah, the final festival of the fall holiday season. Yet three years ago, on October 7, 2023, this joyous occasion was shattered when terrorists attacked Israel, murdering families, devastating communities and taking innocent people captive. Yesterday, the holiday of Shemini Atzeret marked the third anniversary of that tragedy according to the Hebrew calendar. Today, as we celebrate Simchat Torah here in Jamaica, difficult questions remain.