Whatever they are, they don't know a whole lot about Judaism; Hanukkah is a very minor holiday, that gets more press than its true significance warrants solely by virtue of its proximity to Christmas.
There's a Noahide movement out there, that follows the laws God laid out to Noah but not anything else.
My guess is your neighbors are making it up on the fly. ;)
Per Bryan*: They sound like Karaites. Which means they are Jewish but don't consider themselves Jewish because most other Jews don't think they are. Either that or they're making up as they go.
*Who knows more about religion than I do (most of the really obscure ones too.) He likes to discuss theology with everyone.
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There's a Noahide movement out there, that follows the laws God laid out to Noah but not anything else.
My guess is your neighbors are making it up on the fly. ;)
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*Who knows more about religion than I do (most of the really obscure ones too.) He likes to discuss theology with everyone.
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