Ideas Many Jews refrain from learning Torah on Christmas Eve and call it Nittel Nacht. Here’s my family tradition to spread light. Christmas Eve, known as Nittel Nacht to many, was traditionally a fearsome day for Jews. Now it’s an opportunity to spread kindness.
Netanyahu promises to lead tour of holy sites in Israel next Christmas in video greeting Netanyahu posted his Christmas greetings on Facebook.
Silent night: How the Hasidim observe Christmas Eve Christmas Eve occupies a special place on the Hasidic calendar as a kind of “silent night,” when Torah study ceases — and then resumes full force at midnight.
