As a child in Hebrew school in 1950s Brooklyn I learned a Chanukah song to the tune of "Scotland the Brave." I didn't know the tune was "Scotland the Brave" at the time. I remember only a few fragments of the lyrics: Brave Judah Maccabeus Won many victories for us. The Hebrew forces were helped By God above. and Children enjoy their treats And to their joys complete: Dreidels and latkes And tasty things to eat. The song may have been written by someone at our synagogue, or it may have been known to a wider audience. At the time there was a minor radio hit called "My Bonnie Lassie" to the tune of "Scotland the Brave."
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