POLITICS When does Shemini Atzeret start and end, why do Jews celebrate the day after Sukkot and what is the holiday about? By admin - October 13, 2017 0 424 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter MANY Jews around the world are celebrating Shemini Atzeret – a day when prayers are said for the harvest the following year. But when is this year’s event and what happens during the festival? < !-- END THEIA POST SLIDER --> 1 of 3