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Why is the celebration of Hanukkah so significant to those in hiding?
Because Hanukkah celebrates religious freedom, which Jews in hiding did not have.
What are some religious activities for Hanukkah?
religious activities are not really associated with Hanukkah. It is more of a historical commemoration, although since it celebrates religious freedom, Jews are encouraged to study Torah during the holiday.Answer:The above answer is mistaken. Hanukkah is a religious Jewish occasion, with blessings and the candle-lighting, added prayers, and reading from the Torah-scroll during the synagogue services each day during Hanukkah.
What are the release dates for First Freedom The Fight for Religious Liberty - 2012?
First Freedom The Fight for Religious Liberty - 2012 was released on: USA: 18 December 2012
Why did Anne Hutchinson fight for religious freedom?
It is Rhode Island
Do holistic Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
Yes, most of them do. Hanukkah is a religious holiday with special prayers and Torah-readings, but most non-religious Jews celebrate Hanukkah too.
What are some religious holidays in Norway?
Hanukkah
Can you have a wedding during Hanukkah?
Yes. Hanukkah is not considered a religious holiday. It is more of a historical commemoration.Answer:The above is only partially correct. Hanukkah is a religious holiday, with Torah-reading, added blessings and prayers, and the candle-lighting. Weddings are permitted in Hanukkah because it is one of a category of Jewish religious holidays in which weddings are not forbidden.
What religious groups celebrate hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
Are there Jewish communities that do not celebrate Hanukkah?
First of all, Karaites (who have no Hanukkah) are not to be considered normative Jews in any sense.To answer your question, No. There are no complete Jewish communities that ignore Hanukkah. There are individual(non-religious) Jews who ignore Hanukkah, just like there are individual non-religious Jews who disobey any combination of the Torah's commands or those of our sages.
Is Hanukkah religious?
Yes, it is a religious Jewish occasion, with special blessings and added prayers.
What festivals are like Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is unique. It is a minor commemoration a war fought for religious freedom, but because of its proximity to Christmas, some people might (mistakenly) look for comparisons. Kwanzaa, which was invented in 1966, might be the only holiday that has any visual similarity. It has a similar-looking candle holder.
Who did Jewish people fight during Hanukkah?
Yivonim (Greeks).
