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Dec 9 2010

How Hanukkah Works

22 min 3 movies discussed
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Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, but what's it all about? And why do some people think of it as "Jewish Christmas"? In this episode, Josh and Chuck share Stuff You Should Know about Hanukkah.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the real story behind Hanukkah, revealing why it's not actually "Jewish Christmas" as many Americans assume. They explore the fascinating historical origins of the eight-night Festival of Lights, from the Jewish rebellion against Syrian king Antiochus IV in 167 BC to the miraculous oil that burned for eight days during the rededication of the Jerusalem temple. Along the way, they cover all the traditions you'd expect - lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and eating delicious oil-fried foods like latkes and jelly donuts.


Movies Discussed

Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
1976
★ 7.1
"That's Laverne and Shirley, right? Yeah, one's a shlamil, one's a shlamazel. — Chuck connected the Yiddish terms shlamil and shlamazel to the TV show's opening chant." — Chuck
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
★ 7.0
"Hanukkah Harry is John Lovitz. It's a Saturday Night Live sketch. — Josh was explaining a SNL sketch featuring Hanukkah Harry as an example of how Hanukkah is perceived in American culture." — Josh
The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy
1996 1h 36m
★ 6.0
"That was the role Andy Dick played in the cable guy. — A listener email mentioned Andy Dick's role as master of ceremonies at Medieval Times, comparing it to his role in The Cable Guy."

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