Yes, there is more to Hanukkah music than “I Had a Little Dreidel,” elementary school music teachers notwithstanding. But while this week’s once-in-a-lifetime concurrence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah has led to any number of new “Thanksgivukkah” songs, sometimes I just want the classics. And Julie Silver’s bluesy rendition of “Dreidel” makes what can sometimes be a tired old number seem cool again.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Julie, a lesbian mom and leading singer of Jewish contemporary music, a few months ago. The song below is from her album “It’s Chanukah Time
I’ll be taking a few days away from blogging this week to enjoy the double holiday with my family. Best wishes to you and yours no matter what or how you celebrate this season.
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