.. SHEMINI ATZERET ..     Shemini Atzeret,   also known as The Eighth of Assembly,   is observed on the 22nd and 23rd of Tishrei by those outside Israel,   and just the 22nd by those within Israel.     It occurs at the end of the seven day holiday of Sukkot.     Shemini Atzeret is usually viewed as a separate holiday to Sukkot.     ..     Outside Israel,   an observance known as Simchat Torah,   or the Joy of the Torah,   is celebrated on the Second day of Shemini Atzeret.     Within Israel,   Simchat Torah is celebrated with Shemini Atzeret on the first day.     ..     Prior to Shemini Atzeret,   during Sukkot,   all meals were eaten in sukkah's or booths covered with palm leaves or other plant material.     Males of the family sleept in the sukkah,     On Shemini Atzeret,   however,   people leave their sukkah   and eat their meals inside the house.     Outside of Israel,   many eat in the sukkah without making the blessing   but the sukkah is not used on Simchat Torah.     ..