Israel National NewsPodcastsThe Jewish roots of American ThanksgivingThe Jewish roots of American ThanksgivingThe Bible dictates thanks.Jay Shapiro Dec 6, 2019, 3:58 PM (GMT+2)RadioThanksgivingThe Israeli PrespectiveThe Israeli PerspectiveThe American Thanksgiving holiday is said to have Christian roots. That is incorrect.The Puritans who settled in North America based much of their activities on the Old Testament, which is the Jewish Torah.Related articles:God reveals His nameThe Covenant between the Portions: The Egyptian exile foretoldWhat Fed rate cuts mean for Americans in IsraelDiscussing the Holy Temple incense and the Noach ProjectHanukkah - 8 days of light and freedom Found a mistake? Contact usGet the latest news in your mailbox