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Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of Halloween through the lens of Halacha? Brace yourselves as we dive into a discussion, breaking away from our usual format and exploring this secular festivity and its potential conflicts with Jewish law. We trace Halloween back to its roots, to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and its integration into Roman and Christian traditions.
Are you curious if trick-or-treating or donning a costume might infringe on Halachic prohibitions? You're not alone, and we're here to explore these queries. But remember, we're not rabbis, so for practical Halachic guidance, always consult your local Orthodox rabbi.
We don't just stop at understanding the origins of Halloween; we also delve into the disconnect between the pagan roots of this festival and how it's celebrated today. Is it merely a harmless, fun-filled celebration or something that may infringe upon Darchei Emori or other Jewish laws? These are questions that we're excited to explore. To wrap things up, we extract a Mussar lesson and give you a practical takeaway. We encourage our listeners to approach life with thoughtfulness and, of course, Halachic compliance. Tune in for an episode that's as enlightening as it is intriguing.
Sources
1. From the Rav’s Desk: Celebrating Halloween- Are there any Halachic impediments against doing so?
2. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Purim
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By Michoel Brooke5
2020 ratings
Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of Halloween through the lens of Halacha? Brace yourselves as we dive into a discussion, breaking away from our usual format and exploring this secular festivity and its potential conflicts with Jewish law. We trace Halloween back to its roots, to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and its integration into Roman and Christian traditions.
Are you curious if trick-or-treating or donning a costume might infringe on Halachic prohibitions? You're not alone, and we're here to explore these queries. But remember, we're not rabbis, so for practical Halachic guidance, always consult your local Orthodox rabbi.
We don't just stop at understanding the origins of Halloween; we also delve into the disconnect between the pagan roots of this festival and how it's celebrated today. Is it merely a harmless, fun-filled celebration or something that may infringe upon Darchei Emori or other Jewish laws? These are questions that we're excited to explore. To wrap things up, we extract a Mussar lesson and give you a practical takeaway. We encourage our listeners to approach life with thoughtfulness and, of course, Halachic compliance. Tune in for an episode that's as enlightening as it is intriguing.
Sources
1. From the Rav’s Desk: Celebrating Halloween- Are there any Halachic impediments against doing so?
2. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Purim
Support the show
Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!
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Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

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