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Words of Flame: The Language of Hanukkah

Words of Flame: The Language of Hanukkah

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Language transforms from abstract concept to living carrier of identity in this deep dive into Hanukkah's vocabulary. Sebastian explores the etymology of Hanukkah itself—dedication—and how this root meaning connects to education and consecration. The episode examines the structure and significance of Hebrew blessings that frame the candle-lighting ritual, revealing how liturgical language creates bridges across time and geography. From the dreidel as coded linguistic game to the evolution of Hanukkah greetings across Yiddish, Ladino, and modern Hebrew, this episode demonstrates how Jews maintained cultural identity through linguistic preservation. Sebastian shows how words like menorah and hanukkiah resist translation precisely because they carry cultural weight beyond literal meaning, and why the decision to keep Hebrew in ritual—even for those who don't speak it daily—represents a profound act of cultural survival.

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