Do Jewish people celebrate Valentine's Day? Unpacking the rabbinical debate

Do Jewish people celebrate Valentine's Day? Unpacking the rabbinical debate

There has been some controversy over whether Jews should celebrate Valentine’s Day due to the holiday’s Christian and pagan roots. The holiday is named for the Christian saint Valentine and many historians believe it began as a brutal festival called Lupercalia in ancient Rome. Read more about the holiday’s origins. So, are Jews allowed to celebrate it? What’s the problem with saying the simple words, “Will you be my Valentine?” (Photo: Getty Im…