Tonight is Yom Tov and the joyous holiday of Simchat Torah begins!

We end the annual cycle of reading the Torah and immediately begin again - a symbol of the continuity of life, faith and hope.

This year, this joy is special: today all the captives of Israel are released.

Let this be the beginning of a new stage — a time of peace, unity and light for all the people of Israel.

Hag Simhat Torah sameah! Am Israel Chai