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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.
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What are some religious holidays in Norway?
Hanukkah
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.
Do atheists celebrate Christmas Hanukkah or any other kind of holiday that is religious?
they celebrate Christmas but not in a religious way.
Hanukkah fight for religious freedom?
Yes
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.
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 special clothing is worn on Hanukkah?
While Hanukkah is a religious Jewish occasion with special blessings and added prayers, it has no special clothing associated with it. Some families like to dress up in the evenings, for the candle lighting, but most families do not.
What holidays are celebrated in December?
Mainly Christmas but there is also Kwanza and Hanukkah. We could add Solstice, which would be important to some pagan religious practices.
When is Hanukkah is Mexico?
Hanukkah is a religious (Jewish) celebration independent of the host country. For 2011, it will be celebrated from December 20th to December 28th.
