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"Should Jews Celebrate July 4th?"

Speaker:: Rabbi Ari Shvat (Chwat)
Date:: July 04 2024

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Halacha:

Thanksgiving

Machshava:

Religious Zionism

Collections: R' Shvat on the Holidays

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This short article deals with the question many ask regarding Jews celebrating the 4th of July and Thanksgiving. Is there a difference between the two?

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"Should Jews Celebrate July 4th?"

Halacha:

Thanksgiving

Machshava:

Religious Zionism

Collections: R' Shvat on the Holidays

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"Should Jews Celebrate July 4th?"

Halacha: Thanksgiving Machshava: Religious Zionism

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Halacha:

Thanksgiving

Machshava:

Religious Zionism