Short Stories
An anthology of contemporary short stories exploring Hanukkah traditions, identity, and modern Jewish life through varied voices and settings.
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An anthology of contemporary short stories exploring Hanukkah traditions, identity, and modern Jewish life through varied voices and settings.
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This Hanukkah marks the fifteenth season of Hanukkah Lights: Stories of the Season, one of NPR's most popular holiday programs. The show has built a large and loyal following of listeners of all ages and all walks of life. Each year, Hanukkah Lights attracts some of the finest contemporary writers, including best-selling authors such as Myra Goldberg and Anne Roiphe, whose stories are read by Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz, longtime hosts of the program. NPR's Hanukkah Lights: Ten Modern Tale...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Mild romance; one story of a lonely man finding love over the phone
Violence & gore
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Brief historical references to conflict in Hanukkah origin tale
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Hanukkah rituals, Jewish faith, miracles, and tradition central throughout
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic; one sci-fi tale reimagines the oil miracle
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources
Political content
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One story addresses discrimination at a school holiday pageant
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Brief depiction of a child facing discrimination and ignorance
Other
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