The Jewish Take on Halloween

While Jewish law may say no to trick-or-treating, plenty of Jewish families say yes

From Kveller

To many, if not most, American Jewish parents, participating in Halloween revelries is considered harmless fun. Increasingly, however, rabbis and educators have challenged Jewish participation in Halloween activities. To be fair, the holiday does have pagan origins and it was later adopted by the Catholic Church. So it is understandable why some Jews would be tepid about celebrating a religious holiday that was never their own.

Yet, plenty of Jewish parents doll up their kids in capes and wigs and send them off in search of the perfect candy collection. Whether or not you decide to celebrate Halloween with your family comes down to what feels right for you.

Here’s some background on the different Jewish approaches to Halloween.

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