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Essay On Jewish Observances

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Dakota Goodwin
BIB 1303.053-Fall, 2016

Jewish Observances

The Jewish communities, beliefs and holidays have always made me curious and over the years I noticed that Jewish communities seem to be very tight knit almost clicks. I have also noticed that Jewish people are very dedicated to their holidays and beliefs. There are some significant differences between Judaism and Christian culture, religious practices and observances in holidays.
While reading about the holiday of Chanukah which is also known as Hanukkah, they only difference H and CH. Chanukah began when Alexander and his forces invaded Jerusalem that first brought Hellenism with them. The Jewish people adopt the Greek religion and culture because of the dark side Hellenism and the Jewish valued the Torah and purity of family life. During this time Jews were …show more content…

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