Eight Nights of Magic: A Joyful Look at Chanukah

About this episode

The episode explores the significance of Chanukah through personal stories and traditions shared by the host and guests.

In this special holiday episode, IADC Speaks Host Rebecca Weinstein Bacon (Bartlit Beck) sits down with Dan Reisler (Aviva Trial Lawyers), Sheila Schiffman (Continental Automotive), and Scott Wilkov (Tucker Ellis) for a lively, heartfelt look at the magic of Chanukah. They share what the holiday means to their families – from the story behind the celebration to the foods sizzling in oil (latkes, sufganiyot, and brisket) to the customs passed through generations. Together, they break down traditions old and new: lighting the menorah, giving gifts across eight nights, spinning dreidels, and more. When Rebecca asks what Chanukah means to them, they all return to one word: light — light that honors history, brings people together, celebrates miracles, and carries a little bit of magic into the winter season. SHOW NOTES: - Delicious slow cooker brisket: https://toriavey.com/savory-slow-cooker-brisket/ - Classic latke recipe: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-latkes-at-home-251997 - Sufganiyot (jelly donuts) https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/sufganiyot-israeli-donuts.html

People in this episode

Guests: Dan Reisler, Sheila Schiffman, Scott Wilkov

Topics covered

• Chanukah
• traditions
• family
• holiday celebrations

Keywords

• light
• miracles
• menorah
• dreidels
• latkes
• sufganiyot

Mentioned in this episode

Products: slow cooker brisket, latkes, sufganiyot

Books & works: Eight Nights of Magic: A Joyful Look at Chanukah

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