Synopsis
Seven-year-old Sophia and her mum make traditional potato latkes and visit the synagogue to celebrate.
- Programme: My First Festivals
- Series: 1
- Episode: Hannukah
- Channel: CBeebies
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Religious Education
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