1. The Hebrew Hammer
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Shabbat shalom, motherf***kers! Adam Goldberg plays Mordechai Jefferson Carver, an Orthodox stud who is on a mission to save Hanukkah from the evil clutches of Santa Claus' son.
This movie masterpiece reminds us that Jews can kick some serious tuckus!
2. Friends: "The One with the Holiday Armadillo"
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Ross dons a (terrifying) armadillo costume to give Santa a run for his money... need we say more?
3. Saturday Night Live: "Hanukkah Harry Saves Christmas"
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In this 1989 SNL classic, Santa Claus is too sick to deliver presents Christmas eve, so his Jewish counterpart Hanukkah Harry takes the reigns (so to speak).
His trusty reindeer: Moische, Herschel, and Schlomo.
4. Fiddler on the Roof
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Like gefilte fish and matzah ball soup, Fiddler on the Roof is an essential part of Jewish culture. In case you've been living under a rock for the past half-century, Fiddler follows the trials and tribulations of Tevye, a modest milk seller in rural Russia.
We suggest pouring yourself a glass of Manischewitz, popping in the DVD, and having a sing-a-long in the candlelight!
L'chaim!
5. The OC: "The Best Chrismukkah Ever"
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The quintessential holiday special for anyone under 30. The OC's Seth Cohen figures out a way to get the most out of his mixed-marriage parents during the holiday season -- and thus Chrismukkah is born.
"Eight presents, followed by one day of many presents."
Put on your santa-hat yarmulke, spin the dreidel and you're good to go!
6. Rugrats: "A Rugrats Chanukah"
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Tommy Pickels and his gang of babies take on the story of the Maccabees! The babies are determined to foil the "meanie of Chanukah" after a rivalry resurfaces between Tommy's grandpa and a curmudgeonly man named Shlomo.
Haven't seen this special since you were a rugrat yourself? You're in for a real treat. The off-color inside jokes written for the parental crowd are pretty amazing.
7. History of the World Pt. I
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The Inquisition, what a show!
If you're in the mood to laugh about another instance of Jewish oppression, take a look at the final scene of this Mel Brooks classic complete with dancing nuns and synchronized swimmers poised on top of a giant menora!
8. 8 Crazy Nights
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No Hanukkah-themed list would be complete without Adam Sandler. Sandler voices most of the cast in this off-the-wall animated comedy that is definitely not for kids.
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