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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoHanukkah is a religious Jewish holiday, with blessings, added prayers and Torah-readings, and the religious observance of lighting the menorah.
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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.
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.
Is Hanukkah a verb?
No, it is a proper noun. It is a Jewish religious holiday (calendar date varies).
Who was Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a holiday, not a person.
What are Hanukkah hopes?
There is no such custom related to the holiday of Hanukkah.
What is Hanukkah memories?
They would be memories of the holiday of Hanukkah.
Do atheists celebrate Christmas Hanukkah or any other kind of holiday that is religious?
they celebrate Christmas but not in a religious way.
Is Hanukkah really a bad thing?
No, Hanukkah is not a bad thing. It is a holiday celebrated by Jewish people worldwide to commemorate the miracle of the oil in the temple, where a small amount of oil burned for eight days. Hanukkah is a time of joy, gift-giving, and lighting the menorah.
Which president declared Hanukkah a national holiday?
No U.S. president has ever declared Hanukkah a national holiday.
Do Jews eat on Hanukkah?
Yes. Hanukkah is not a fasting holiday.
Why was the Hanukkah interrupted?
There is no tradition of the holiday of Hanukkah being interrupted.
What do you drink on Hanukkah?
There is no specific drink associated with the holiday of Hanukkah.
