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    Hebrew Hammer: The True Story of Hanukkah

    Hebrew Hammer: The True Story of Hanukkah

    FromJewish History Nerds

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    Hebrew Hammer: The True Story of Hanukkah

    FromJewish History Nerds

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    Length:
    33 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 22, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Ah, Chanukah. That festive time of year where we light candles, indulge in fried foods, and celebrate… a brutal civil war? Join Yael and Schwab as they complicate the story we all thought we knew. What did the Maccabees really fight for? How should we feel about their legacy? And who is Helen?
    Released:
    Dec 22, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (34)

    Whoever said history was boring clearly never heard these stories…Welcome to Jewish History Unpacked! Join hosts Yael and Schwab each week as they take a dive into some deep cuts of Jewish history. From the Jewish Da Vinci Code to mass suicide pacts, explore true stories that feel larger than life.