Hanukkah travels across two thousand years—through the collapse of the Hasmonean dynasty, the destruction of the Second Temple, medieval diaspora, the Holocaust, American assimilation, and Israeli nation-building. Alex traces how a minor holiday became a major symbol of identity, how the story adapted to meet changing needs, and why Hanukkah thrives specifically in moments when identity is tested. This final episode connects ancient rebellion to modern struggles over cultural preservation, asking what it means to refuse disappearance in every generation.

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