A Celebration of Hanukkah Trailer
Preview: Special | 1m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a fun exploration of the time-honored traditions of Hanukkah.
In this heartwarming, nostalgic, and humorous program, WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a fun exploration of the time-honored traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday as he shares the story of how it came to be, the significance of the season’s cherished foods and fun, and how families continue to celebrate together across generations.
A Celebration of Hanukkah Trailer
Preview: Special | 1m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
In this heartwarming, nostalgic, and humorous program, WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a fun exploration of the time-honored traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday as he shares the story of how it came to be, the significance of the season’s cherished foods and fun, and how families continue to celebrate together across generations.
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- It's the Festival of Lights, an eight-day celebration of music, tradition, and culinary delights.
Fried food!
- Potato pancake.
Jelly donuts.
Yeah it's so yummy!
- That is so good!
- Sharing the miracle with others is what it's all about.
L'chaim!
We thought it was the craziest Hanukkah lights you've ever seen.
Amazing!
- Oh, Hanukkah's cool.
Hanukkah's blue, it's bright.
It's something that we can get excited about.
- A time to give and receive.
No matter how you top it.
Apple sauce.
Sour cream.
Or how you spell it.
- That's a great question.
- We've got it all.
Happy Hanukkah!
I'm Geoffrey Baer, Join me for a celebration of Hanukkah.
Celebrating Hanukkah in the United States
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How do modern Jewish families celebrate Hanukkah? (5m 46s)
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Chef Mindy Segal demonstrates her latke recipe. (5m 42s)
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Why do Jewish families light a menorah at Hanukkah? (8m 32s)
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Meet The LeeVees, a Hanukkah band behind the album “Hanukkah Rocks.” (4m 47s)
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Geoffrey explores the story of the Maccabees and the history of Hanukkah. (3m 52s)
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Geoffrey visits a bakery to learn about sufganiyot. (3m 21s)
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