Over time, a unique relationship evolved between the Jews and the major Christian holiday of Christmas, including the creation of separate traditions and the intersection of Hanukkah and …

Many Christians think of Christmas as an American holiday, a secular holiday or a cultural holiday, but most Jews today do not think of Christmas that way. According to the 1990 National …

Since it is a holiday of celebrating religious freedom and independence, it is somewhat ironic that many people consider it the “Jewish Christmas.” Jews celebrate Hanukkah by lighting …

Today, thousands upon thousands of American Jews have become vested in Christmas through the doing of mitzvot — volunteering in soup kitchens and hospitals, visiting the homebound, …

Hanukkah is celebrated by lighting candles, giving gifts and eating fried foods, while the main moments of Christmas celebrations include going to Christmas Mass, enjoying a hearty …

Dec 23, 2024 · Is there anything Jewish about Christmas? Many aspects of the Christmas story are deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, although today Jewish people typically do not celebrate …

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, a Christian god who came to rescue mankind from the “curse of the Torah.” At its origin, Christmas is a 24-hour declaration that Judaism is no longer …

Apr 26, 2019 · “We’re Jewish, Grandma and Grandpa are Christian. We love going to their home and love sharing Christmas with them just like they love coming to our home to share …

Dec 25, 2024 · Historically, Jews and Christmas have been playing a weird game of cultural tag. In the medieval period, Jews were often forced to stay indoors on Christmas Eve, leading to …

Dec 12, 2024 · Christmas is one of the two major holidays in the Christian calendar. Hanukkah is a relatively minor Jewish holiday. Ironically, some Jews today want to pump up Hanukkah so it …