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EPISODE · Dec 25, 2024 · 34 MIN

All Things Hanukah!

from Shalom, Canada! · host Les Kom

You'll hear from four experts, delivering a minimum of three different opinions: - Dr. Oren Gutfeld - Rabbi Erin Polansky - Rabbi Menachem Blum - A Young Lady Is this a serious holiday? Which latke toppings are best? Is Hanukah celebrated differently in Israel than in Ottawa? Who used to light the candles the wrong way? All will be revealed... Chag sameach! Don't miss out on an episode! FOLLOW us now on your favourite podcast provider or directly at https://shalom-canada.simplecast.com/ Drop us a line with your requests - just click the email icon on our home page https://shalom-canada.simplecast.com/

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