The article discusses how Simchat Torah should be observed in light of the recent disaster in Israel. The author suggests adding a Yizkor prayer for the victims, reducing the joy of one Hakafah, and including a kinah or elegy in the Yizkor service. These suggestions are justified according to Jewish law and aim to find a balance between the traditional joy of Simchat Torah and the need to mourn the tragedy. The author emphasizes the importance of commemorating the victims and finding a way to relate to the disaster that occurred on Simchat Torah 5784.