On Nittel Nacht – otherwise known to the world as Christmas Eve - Hasidic Jews believe that evil inclinations are at full force. In order to prevent any damages that may be caused from such phenomena, Hasidim refrain from learning Torah, so as not to let the demons gain merit from this deed, and abstain from fulfilling the mitzvah of being fruitful and multiplying.
- By Michael berg
- 31 Dec 2012
- 08:43AM
Where is it written, what book, I understand however considering how unhospitable non Jewish society has been through the eans toward jews
thank you
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