Present sense: Rabbis on Chanukah

Are we just competing with Christmas when we shower our children with goodies on the eight nights of Chanukah? In recent interviews with writer Linda K. Wertheimer, four Boston area rabbis – from Reform, Conservative and Orthodox congregations – discussed their views on how to handle gifts with children during Chanukah. All but one has children. None suggests outlawing gifts.

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