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Hanukkah Harry
Played by Jon Lovitz
A gruff Jewish holiday figure who helps save various holidays. Characterized by his blue and white hat, black suit and overcoat, gray beard, and Yiddish accent. He travels in a flying cart pulled by three donkeys named Moishe, Herschel,…
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A gruff Jewish holiday figure who helps save various holidays. Characterized by his blue and white hat, black suit and overcoat, gray beard, and Yiddish accent. He travels in a flying cart pulled by three donkeys named Moishe, Herschel, and Schlomo, and operates from a tailoring shop on Mount Sinai.
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