7pm-8pm
Chanukkah in Story and Song
Presented by the The Western Wind and narrated by Leonard Nimoy, this program includes selections from the Ladino songs of the Spanish Jews, Yiddish melodies of Eastern Europe, and modern Israeli tunes. The vocalists sing a cappella, and are also joined by instruments including violin, accordion, bass and guitar. The narration, written by Rabbi Gerald Skolnik, sheds light on the holiday customs and rituals of Chanukkah.
8pm-9pm
Itzhak Perlman’s Chanukkah Radio Party
Join violinist Itzhak Perlman as he tells the story of the Jewish festival of lights, and shares his favorite recordings for the holiday.
9pm-10pm
A Chanukkah Celebration with Chicago a cappella
Chicago a cappella presents an inspiring and informative program of choral music set to Chanukkah texts. Director Jonathan Miller provides liturgical and cultural background as part of this unique look inside old and newer choral Chanukkah traditions.
