We start today’s show with a call-in on the worst presents you’ve ever received. Tell us what you got, and how you handled it. Then, a new documentary takes us behind the scenes of a prestigious competition for young pianists. And today’s Please Explain is all about Chanukah.
You Shouldn't Have
You can't expect every holiday gift to be perfect. But what happens when you’re on the receiving end of a really terrible present? Call in and tell us about the worst gift you’ve ever received, and how you handled it. We’ll also get some advice on gift-giving etiquette from Peter ...
Inside Piano Competitions
In their documentary “Beyond the Practice Room,” producers Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz take us behind the scenes of a prestigious piano competition for teens. They’re joined by pianist Matthew Graybil.
Please Explain: Chanukah
On today’s Please Explain, we explore the origins and traditions of Chanukah. Rabbi Dov Linzer of the Yes hi vat Chovevi Torah Rabbinical School in Manhattan and Rabbi Carol Levithan, Senior Director of Learning, Outreach and Adult Programs at the JCC in Manhattan, answer your questions. Call 212-433-9692.
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