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Miracle of the Maccabees

The Chanukah Story

by Chaim Clorfene and Simcha Gottlieb

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by Chaim Clorfene and Simcha Gottlieb

Miracle of the Maccabees was written, produced, and directed by Chaim Clorfene and Simcha Gottlieb, whose additional credits include many pioneering Jewish educational films, videos, radio programming, books, and multimedia. Together, they created the classic radiodrama, "The Mysterious Golem of Prague," starring Leonard Nimoy - recently remastered and re-released on CD. They always appreciate feedback, and can be contacted at gotsimcha@gmail.com.

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Posted: Dec 25, 2008

Great Play!

It was so inspiring to listen to a "real" story about Chanukkah that tells the truth about what happened instead of focusing on the cute little myths. May the spirit of the Maccabees live on in all of us during these times. I would love to teach this play to our synagogue's children--how do I get a script?

Posted By Cheryl Nash Sundin

Posted: Dec 25, 2008

2nd Chanukah to Jan in Oxnard

thank you Jan for the reassurance that I will find someone in Utah. It is difficult here at best. We are now celebrating our second chanukuh, and what a wonderful time we are having. Thank G-d. Shalom,

Posted By Lynne Eutsler, Orem, Ut

Posted: Dec 24, 2008

re: downloading audio

Thank you! This selection cannot be downloaded due to copyright concerns, however you can purchase the tape at this link.

Posted By Chani Benjaminson, chabad.org

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