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Although some references can be interpreted "after the fact", there are no direct mentions
in the Torah of either Chanukah or Purim.
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What Jewish holiDay do you start the Torah?
Simchat Torah.
Where is the star of david mentioned in the Torah?
The Star of David, which is actually called 'The Shield of David' is a "modern" civic symbol of the Jewish Nation, it is not mentioned in the Torah.
Is Simchat Torah considered a Jewish High Holiday?
No
Do Jews celebrate the Exodus on Hanukkah?
No. The Exodus from Egyptian bondage is recalled at Passover ... a holiday commanded and extensively described in the Torah. Hannukah commemorates the re-dedication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd Century BCE. Hanukkah isn't mentioned in the Torah.
What is the name of the Prophet Mohammad in Torah?
Answer 1I don't believe the Prophet Muhammad is mentioned in the Jewish Torah, not according the Old Testament anyway!Answer 2It is absolutely certain that Muhammad is not mentioned in any part of the Torah. In fact, he is not mentioned in the rest of the Tanakh either, and nor does his name appear in the New Testament.
What is the holiday of Simchat Torah?
The last festival day at the end of Sukkoth, it marks the end and beginning of the year's Torah-reading cycle.
Why isn't Hanukkah a religious holiday?
It is a religious holiday. However it is not a holiday prescribed by the Torah, but was added at a later time by the Rabbis as a celebration of the miracle of the jug of oil. Therefore we are not forbidden from performing any acts of creation, as we are on the Sabbath or holidays that come from the Torah. Purim is another holiday prescribed by the sages (the last of the prophets), and therefore is also not a Holy day.
What is the name of the Hebrew harvest festival?
The main Jewish Harvest festival is called Sukkot (סוכות), which occurs in autumn. It is also sometimes called the Festival of Tabernacles or the Festival of Booths. There is also a summer harvest festival called Shavu'ot (שבועות). Shavout (literally means: "weeks"), also known as the holiday of the giving of the Torah, ("Matan Torah") and the holiday of first-fruits ("Bikurim").
What is Shabuoth?
That is the holiday which marks the day when the Torah was given, 3323 years ago.
Where in the Torah does it say you cant use electric devices on the Sabbath?
Electric devices are not mentioned in the Torah, but it's part of the 39 prohibited tasks.
Is Ancient Egypt mentioned in many holy books?
Egypt is mentioned positively in the 3 holy books ; Torah , Bible and Quraan .
Explain how the picture of HaShem presented in Numbers stands in marked contrast to other Books of the Torah?
The Jewish Torah-belief and tradition is that God is One. The same God is mentioned throughout the Torah.
