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The seven-day Jewish festival of Sukkot ends Wednesday (September25). After Sukkot, Jews celebrate Simchat Torah (September 26-27), which marks the end of the annual Torah reading cycle. The joyous celebrations often include dancing in the streets with Torah scrolls.

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