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Why are schools closed during Hanukkah in Israel?
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Hanukkah
Lighting the menorah in celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
Schools are closed during Hanukkah in Israel because the festival is observed as a national holiday. During this time, students participate in various celebrations, including singing holiday songs, performing plays, and attending parties.12
In addition to school closures, the holiday is marked by the public display of menorahs on prominent buildings, such as the Knesset, and a traditional torch relay that travels from Modi'in to the Western Wall in Jerusalem.1