Hanukkah and Jerusalem

Jewish Geography

Dec 22, 201725:35Religion & Spirituality

In this week's mini episode I discuss the announcement of the US recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital (duh?), the meaning of Hanukkah, and why the menorah has been such a powerful and enduring symbol for thousands o...

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