Yes. Usually, when one people conquered another, the victorious made the subject group worship their gods. That Jews refused to worship other any god but their own.
The Romans were pagans and quite willing to let people worship whichever gods they wanted. Part of classical Hellenistic paganism was tolerance towards many different beliefs. And, in fact, many "foreign" religions returned to Rome and ended up with temples and adherents there.
I have never read that the Romans wanted the Jews to worship their gods, and seeing aas the Romans had all different gods, what difference would one more make.
What is the source for your claim?
Thanks all for filling me in!
Really my ancient history is weak.