[Avodah] Thanksgiving: Harmless Holiday or Chukos HaGoyim?

[Professor L. Levine]

One of the interesting aspects of being American and living in the ‘Medina shel Chessed’ is dealing with secular holidays. Of these holidays, Thanksgiving is by far the most popular among Yidden, with many keeping some semblance of observance. On the other hand, it is well-known that many contemporary poskim were very wary of any form of actual Thanksgiving observance. This article sets out to explore the history and halachic issues of this very American holiday...

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