Hundreds danced in the streets of the Old City Monday in celebration of Simchat Torah, but it's been tough to find happiness this year in the wake of recent attacks in Jerusalem http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4707080,00.html | Ynetnews

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Simchat Torah last year became one of the darkest days in recent Jewish history. It was a Shabbat, October 7. The world changed dramatically for the Jewish people on that day. Somehow as the Jewish people we must emerge from this tragedy stronger. “Simchat Torah was born when Jews had lost everything else,” said Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. “But they never lost their capacity to rejoice. A people whose capacity for joy cannot be destroyed is itself indestructible.” | World Jewish Congress

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As we enter the new year, our day of joy and celebration also recalls memories of the tragedies of last year’s Simchat Torah. We hope you’ll join Rabbi Ross Levy and musical guests including Music Director Emily Groff Heilborn, Cantorial Soloist Eleanor Tallie Steinberg, Rabbinic Student Josh Less, and the Spirit & Matter Band for a rhythmic, musical, and joyous celebration of Jewish life. Building from the common Israeli refrain in remembrance of the NOVA Music Festival, nirkod shuv or “we will