Customs and Traditions of Israel observes: “The celebration of birthdays has been borrowed from the practices of other nations, as no mention is made of this custom among Jews either in The Bible, Talmud, or writings of the later Sages.
Customs and Traditions of Israel teatab: „Sünnipäevade pidamine on laenatud teiste rahvaste kommetest, sest selle tava kohta juutide seas pole tehtud mingit märget ei Piiblis, Talmudis ega hilisemates tarkade meeste kirjutistes.