Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. But what day do the Jewish believe Jesus was born? The Bible does not mention the exact date of Jesusโ birth, but it is believed to have taken place around the year 1 AD. Many Christians believe that Jesus was born on December 25th, but this date is not mentioned in the Bible. The date of December 25th was first celebrated as Jesusโ birthday by the Church in the 4th century AD. The Jewish people celebrate Christmas as a secular holiday, but do not believe that Jesus was born on December 25th. Instead, they believe that he was born on December 25th of the Julian calendar, which corresponds to January 7th of the modern-day Gregorian calendar.
What day do the Jewish believe Jesus was born?
It is a common misconception that the Jewish people do not believe in Jesus. However, this could not be further from the truth! While the Jewish faith does not accept Jesus as the Messiah, they do believe in his existence and teach that he was a great rabbi and teacher. So, what day do the Jewish believe Jesus was born?
The answer may surprise you. Unlike Christians who celebrate Jesusโ birth on December 25th, the Jewish people do not have a specific date on that they celebrate his birth. This is because there is no mention of Jesusโ birth in the Hebrew Bible (also known as the Old Testament). The only mention of his birth is in the New Testament, which is not considered to be authoritative by the Jewish people.
So, why donโt the Jewish people celebrate Jesusโ birthday? There are a few reasons. First, as we mentioned, there is no mention of his birth in the Hebrew Bible. Second, the New Testament does not give a specific date for his birth, only mentioning that it took place during the โfeast of the tabernaclesโ which is a Jewish holiday that takes place in the fall, not winter. And finally, the idea of celebrating someoneโs birth was not common in Judaism until after the Middle Ages.
While the Jewish people do not celebrate Jesusโ birth, they do teach about him in their religious texts and believe that he was a great rabbi and teacher. So, even though we may not know the exact day that he was born, we can still celebrate his life and teachings.
How do the Jewish view Jesus?
This is a difficult question to answer because no one answer represents the views of all Jews. Some Jews believe that Jesus was a great teacher and prophet and some believe that he was the Messiah. Others do not believe that he was anything special at all.
The views of Jews about Jesus are often influenced by their own religious beliefs. For example, Orthodox Jews tend to believe that Jesus was a false prophet, while more liberal Jews may see him as a great teacher.
There are also political factors that can influence how Jews view Jesus. For example, many Jews in Israel view Jesus as a symbol of Christian oppression and violence.
In general, however, most Jews do not believe that Jesus was the Son of God or that he rose from the dead.
What is the difference between the Christian and Jewish views of Jesus?
Christians and Jews have different views of Jesus. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah. Jews believe that Jesus was a good man, but not the Messiah. Christians also believe that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive. Jews do not believe that Jesus rose from the dead.
What are the origins of Jewish belief?
The Jewish belief in Jesus Christ is based on the belief that he is the Messiah, a divine figure who would come to save the world. This belief is based on numerous Old Testament prophecies, which were fulfilled by Jesus Christ.
The Old Testament prophecies foretold that the Messiah would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14), that he would be a descendant of King David (Jeremiah 23:5), that he would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), and that he would be a great teacher (Isaiah 9:6). These prophecies were all fulfilled by Jesus Christ.
The Jewish belief in Jesus Christ is also based on his miracles, which were foretold by the Old Testament prophet Isaiah (35:5-6). Jesus Christ healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, and raised the dead, just as Isaiah predicted.
The Jewish belief in Jesus Christ is also based on his death and resurrection. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be killed (Isaiah 53:8) and that he would rise from the dead (Isaiah 53:10). These predictions were both fulfilled by Jesus Christ.
The Jewish belief in Jesus Christ is based on numerous Old Testament prophecies, which were all fulfilled by him. His miracles, death, and resurrection all attest to his divinity and make him the Messiah, the Savior of the world.
What evidence is there to support this belief?
The Jewish people have always believed that Jesus was born on the 25th day of Kislev. This belief is based on several pieces of evidence. First, the Talmud states that the Messiah will be born on the 25th day of Kislev. Second, the book of Zechariah says that the Messiah will be born โin the month of Kislev.โ Third, the book of Isaiah says that the Messiah will be born โwhen the time of deliverance arrives.โ Finally, the book of Matthew says that Jesus was born โin the days of Herod the king.โ
There is no question that the 25th day of Kislev is a special day for the Jewish people. It is the day that the Messiah was born. It is also the day that the book of Zechariah says the Messiah will be born. It is also the day that the book of Isaiah says the Messiah will be born. And it is also the day that the book of Matthew says Jesus was born. All of this evidence points to the fact that the 25th day of Kislev is a very special day for the Jewish people.
What implications does this have for Christians?
The implications of this are significant for Christians. First, it means that we cannot put our trust in the traditional date of December 25th for the birth of Christ. This date was chosen by the Church in the 4th century, and it was based on pagan traditions and not on any Biblical evidence. Second, it means that we need to be careful about using the term โChristmasโ to refer to the birth of Christ. The word โChristmasโ comes from the Old English word โCristes mรฆsseโ which means โChristโs mass.โ This was a pagan holiday that was celebrated on December 25th long before the birth of Christ. So, while we can still use the term โChristmasโ to refer to the celebration of Christโs birth, we need to be careful not to give people the impression that we are celebrating a pagan holiday.

Joseph Bates is a teacher at the University of Holy Cross. He has served on the staff of Northern Baptist and United Methodist churches in Tampa, Ohio, and Florida.