Uncover the hidden meaning and unexpected connections between Jewish Hanukkah and secular Christmas songs. Delve into the origins and linguistic adaptations of familiar Chanukah tunes like “I Have A Little Dreidel” and “Oh Hanukkah,” shedding light on the intricate narratives behind seemingly simple lyrics, from various Jewish communities across different time periods.
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https://www.sefaria.org/Leket_Yosher%2C_Volume_I_(Orach_Chayim).152.4?lang=bi
CHAPTERS
0:00 Chanukah songs
0:44 Maoz Tzur
3:55 I have a little dreidel
6:49 Oh Chanukah
9:07 Mi Yimalel
10:20 White Christmas
11:20 Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer
12:54 The Irony of Chanukah songs
13:58 Honorable Mentions
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