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Are there any cultural influences on the foods of the festivals of Hanukkah other than Judaism?
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Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot), but their origins are unknown.
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Which religion celebrates yon kippur and Hanukkah?
The religion that celebrates yon kippur and Hanukkah is known as Judaism, which is the oldest religion...they also celebrate pesach, sukkot, purim and many other Jewish festivals.
How is light used in Judaism?
Candle-lighting marks the onset of Sabbath and festivals. Candles (or oil lamps) are lit on Hanukkah. See also Proverbs 6:23 and 20:27.
What is the symbol called that is used for the Judaism festival called Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah-menorah.
Do judaism celebrate Hanukkah?
Yes, most Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah.
What religion associates with Torah Yahweh and Hanukkah?
Judaism is the religion that associates with the Torah, Yahweh (the Hebrew name for God), and Hanukkah. The Torah is the central religious text of Judaism, Yahweh is the God worshiped in Judaism, and Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
What religious groups celebrate hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
What major religions celebrate Hanukkah?
Only one: Judaism
Is the holy time of year Judaism Hanukkah?
No, the holiest times for Judaism are the Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.Answer:Every Jewish occasion such as Hanukkah and Purim have more holiness than regular weekdays. Still, Hanukkah is a minor festival. The holiest times in Judaism are the ones listed above.
What are the two minor Festivals of Judaism called?
You might say that any observance not specifically commanded in the Torah is 'minor'. On that basis, a list might include: -- 15th of Shevat -- Purim -- Hanukkah -- Yom Ha'Atzmaut '17th of Teves' and '9th of Av' are important commemorations of post-Biblical events, but in no way could they be called 'festivals'.
What role do holy days and traditions play in judaism?
The traditions of Judaism include its beliefs and its laws and practices, of which the holy days are one part. These all have the role of making Judaism what it is, since without them, Judaism becomes a mere cultural phenomenon that evaporates within a couple of generations (as history has shown). See also:Jewish beliefsJewish lawsThe Jewish festivals
What Hebrew leaders were particularly concerned with keeping Judaism isolated from other religious and cultural influences after returning from Babylon?
Ezra and Nehemiah. They pressed those who had intermarried to divorce their non-Jewish wives.
What was the Jews' resonse to Purim verses chanukah?
There is no opposition in Judaism between Purim and Hanukkah.
