Same and different: the never-ending story of Chanukah

Nov 29, 2013, 11:23 PM

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Same and Different: The Never-Ending Story of Chanukah

My given name is Sandor, which is derived from Alexander, and I am named after Alexander the Great. You should ask, why was a nice Jewish boy from New York named after Alexander the Great? …

For the rest of the story, told live at Sharing the Fire – The Northeast Storytelling Conference:

Happy Chanukah!

About the Author

With personal, historical, and fantastical stories, Sandor (Sandy) Schuman has captivated and moved audiences at storytelling festivals, professional conferences, interfaith events, and synagogues. In his recent book, "Adirondack Mendel's Aufruf," the stories of Chelm meet the tall tales of the Adirondacks. Sandy’s new storytelling program is called "My Father was a Storyteller."