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Generally speaking, yes. There are some minute differences in interpretation of Hanukkah between Israeli Jews and American Jews, but there is really no difference in how the holiday is observed.
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∙ 9y agoYes. Jewish festivals and tradition go back for thousands of years.
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Is Hanukkah a national holiday in US?
No, it is not a national holiday in ANY country except Israel.
Where is Hanukkah celebrated in one country or more?
Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah in every country where they live. Most Jews live in the US, Canada, Israel, and Europe.
How do kids celebrate Hanukkah in us?
Kids celebrate Hanukkah almost the same in all countries, but in the US, gift-giving is more common than it is outside the US.
Who brought Hanukkah to the US?
Jews
How does the US way of celebrating Hanukkah differ from the way other countries celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated in almost the same way all over the world, but in the U.S. and Canada, gift giving is more popular than it is in Europe and other places outside North America.
How does Ecuador celebrate Hanukkah?
The nation of Spain doesn't.The Jews living in Spain do.Their mode of celebration is similar to that of the Jews of Portugal, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and the otherSephardic Jewish communities around the world, including those of Israel, the US, and the UK.
How do you find a deadbeat dad in israel?
The same way you find a deadbeat mom in the US.
Why do you study Hanukkah?
You do not study Hanukkah. You celebrate it. It is a holiday, not a school subject.Answer:The above answer is fundamentally mistaken. Hanukkah, like every other part of Jewish tradition, is indeed a subject for study (and is part of the school curriculum in Israel, and in Jewish schools elsewhere too).We study about Hanukkah because it is part of our tradition and therefore is considered a Torah-subject. It is mentioned in such Torah-sources as the Mishna, the Talmud, and Megillat Taanit.Hanukkah has certain lessons to teach us, such as the value of self-sacrifice and the need to avoid assimilation. It is also a time of thanksgiving to God.
Why does US not trade with Israel?
Yes, the US sells a lot of weapons to Israel. The US government also gives a lot of money to Israel.
What connections does Israel have with the US?
Israel and the US are strong Democratic allis.
Which US State has the same population as Israel?
Israel has roughly 8.01 million persons, which puts it rather close to the population of the State of Virginia, which has 8.19 million persons.
Is Israel in the US?
Israel is roughly 5,200 miles from the nearest points in the US.
