simcha
Festive Jewish occasion
Simcha is a Hebrew word for joy or celebration, used in Jewish communities for joyous occasions—weddings, bar mitzvahs, births, and other milestone events.
The word encompasses both the feeling of joy and the gathering itself: We're invited to a simcha next weekend.
There was much simcha at the brit milah.
Joyful emotional state
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
gladness · rejoicing · exhilaration · glee · mirth · euphoria · cheerfulness · contentment
Gathering for celebration
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
feast · wedding · bris · anniversary · engagement · kiddush · l'chaim · housewarming
happiness
Joyful emotional state
jubilation · gladness · rejoicing · exhilaration · glee · mirth · euphoria · cheerfulness · contentment · gratitude
party
Gathering for celebration
gala · feast · wedding · bris · anniversary · engagement · kiddush · l'chaim · housewarming · graduation
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- customHabitual group practice
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
observance · blessing · mitzvah · shabbat · holiday · sabbath · kiddush · havdalah · prayer · congregation