Weekend Update: Adam Sandler on Hanukkah - SNL

After noticing a lack of Hanukkah tunes, Adam Sandler decided to sing a Hanukkah song about all the famous Jewish people you might not know about such as David Lee Roth, Goldie Hawn and The Three Stooges. [Season 20, 1994]
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[@edcapeling8998]

“OJ Simpson… Not a Jew” That part breaks me every time

[@ohhhmydarling]

same

[@princessangel821]

I cried first time I heard that🤣🤣

[@spencer_jackson542]

@@princessangel821 me too because i'm trying to imagine OJ as a Jew.

[@skipads5141]

Clearly a joke thrown in for Norm MacDonald's constant trolling of O.J. on that segment.

[@lovehuyh3224]

I'm the 1.2k like & it feels like I won the lottery 😂

[@birbluv9595]

I think Adam Sandler just scored an important entertainment award. He absolutely deserves it.

[@ella-vm6vf]

I remember this song when Adam Sandler sang it. We would go around signing the lines that was repeated. Love it! Happy Hanukkah!

[@rmtmiller]

Yes, he did. And, yes, he does!

[@glados4765]

Mark Twain.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Yes indeed!!!!

[@laura-xj9tq]

I love how he smiles whenever he says a joke🤩🤣

[@sunshineandstarlight]

✌💞🌿

[@Donscottmusic]

You wouldn't wanna see me smile because I am an ugly bastard 😥

[@Donscottmusic]

I truly do hate myself 😥 I am sick of constantly being called a loser by my neighbor. I am sick of him lowering my self esteem and making me feel like crap! I truly wish I were dead 😥

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Don??? Are you going to be okay? Your comment wasn't related to our posts, but your comment sounds very stressed out. Do you have a emotional support hotline where you live, or a counselor? Why are you even talking to a neighbor who is like that? There's more to that story than you've revealed. Don, this is a very difficult time of year for many people, I'm suggesting that you find some support, a friend, pastor, rabbi, counselor, or a hotline, to talk to before you slide into a dark emotional hole. Please think about finding someone to talk to, or contact that person if you already talk to one. it sounds like there are more issues than just the holiday season on your mind. Find some support, okay? Take care.

[@joshuawisham7047]

He's comfortable

[@marchills4131]

The holidays just aren't complete without hearing this song.

[@jermiester7772]

Hey Marc you’re right. It’s 11:45 pm here on Christmas Eve up in London Ontario Canada and I had to here this before going to sleep. 😂

[@ayrmendina8314]

Merry Christmas/Hanukkah brother! 😊 Same here too 😂

[@heavnnnsent]

I totally agree and I am Roman Catholic.... go figure!

[@skysautter8240]

Yup 😂

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed on that!!!!

[@u2houston09]

Like I always say, It's just not Christmas without the Hanukkah Song!

[@daymenleo6895]

i say happy Hanukkah for everything🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yea 😀 true 👍👍🎁🎁

[@metallord6960]

I'm Jewish and I approve this comment.

[@ianloree2784]

Well this year the seventh night of Hanukkah is on Christmas Eve so…

[@Aoekin]

yep happy Hanukkah everyone!

[@joselalapalalapaza2227]

I like how he decided to use his The Waterboy voice

[@ProudAnselmo]

Jose Lalapalalapaza this was way before Waterboy. That's just his voice

[@NKSULLY]

isn't it funny when we have to age ourselves this way? Lol... *Sigh*

[@TheDanteEX]

Adam Sandler has like 3 voices.

[@NKSULLY]

@@TheDanteEX He does at least 6. 😘

[@rodian_skypyratz6181]

sounded a little bit like Billy Madison too

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

I still say this was the all-time best version of the song. You can tell Adam's a bit nervous, but it has the most charm too.

[@ubwcolt]

He seems bowled over by the audience's reaction too.

[@clankers8929]

THE BEST VERSION by far I agree. Thank You Adam, a Hanukkah tradition in our home.

[@scottyb2939]

You gotta love the sincere compliment Norm gives Adam when it's over. Sometimes other cast members wouldn't root for each other. Norm was awesome.

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

R.I.P Norm :(

[@richardburchett]

I used to love it when Adam would come on and do a new song. This one became a classic

[@ericawasser253]

Thanks Adam for this Very entertaining song I listen to it every year on Hannukah Happy Hannukah 2022 🕎

[@MadaraUchiha-si2er]

Happy hannukah

[@kcreagan9799]

Happy Hanukkah!! 🕎

[@auz6880]

Ong

[@gina8594inga]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@skylareads9719]

i love how he's trying not to laugh the whole time

[@sunshineandstarlight]

It's hilarious✌💞🌿

[@BeBopScraBoo]

he's like that in every skit. just like jimmy fallon

[@lauraambrosi1113]

That’s what makes it the funniest!!!

[@Skrtmayo]

BeBopScraBoo he was only like that with Chris Farley and this song

[@donnasmith4568]

Yeah

[@alexcangeme3849]

Mom: What did you learn at school today. Me: don’t smoke marijuanaka.

[@sunshineandstarlight]

😅✌💞🌿

[@mickisimon93]

Love " you can spin a dradle with Captain Kirk and Mr Spock". Adam keeps delighting us with hilarious songs and brilliant comedy. This song never loses it's charm.

[@kennethtilton6137]

The way he says a lighthearted Happy Hanukkah and he does light hearted statements like that in his concerts, I think that underneath it all he's really a nice down to earth kind of guy. I don't recall any stories of him ever being rude or standoffish to the public.

[@paulleckner8235]

1994. Now, 2019. 25 years later, and it still rocks!!

[@Randy-ry9ss]

Nov 2021 and it still rocks!

[@kellysspookystuff]

In 2021, and I'm still thinking of it yearly, and loving it.

[@paulleckner8235]

@@kellysspookystuff Adam Sandler is up to Part 4. There is plenty of information out there for Part 5 and beyond!

[@kellysspookystuff]

@@paulleckner8235 oh I'm looking those up immediately! 😁

[@paulleckner8235]

@@kellysspookystuff Mazel Tov!

[@GeneBurnett]

RIP Norm. Cool to see him and Sandler interact at the end there.

[@lacefacethegreat]

Is it even the holidays without this song?! I still remember watching this live as a kid. ❤

[@kevinlawrence4812]

He's always been good with that shy act he mastered and his fans eat it up.

[@katiefedele1813]

I just realized not everyone is obsessed with these songs and like... I'm so confused how that's even possible.

[@randawilson6916]

My fiance didn't know Adam Sandler even sang i was like on God listen to thus

[@pacc0698]

I’m Jewish I find this weird that my people are a joke for SNL to have fun with

[@felicity8062]

@@pacc0698 Are you getting hurst over a song? Who cares, it's funny. Adam Sandler is literally Jewish to add on.

[@ThompsonBMXbikes]

That was a great holiday song, but I could have used more cowbell.

[@megamania7106]

Why? Do you have a fever?

[@TheGillenium]

Yes that's right, THE Bruce Dickenson. THE COCK OF THE WALK BABY. SAY BABY!

[@amyl363]

lol

[@julietchristensen3957]

Always more cowbell!

[@davidfrench5407]

COCK OF THE WALK, BABY!

[@CrystalClearNews]

Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. Love it. And the first guy to play lead in Mission Impossible, too -- "Dan Briggs" played by Steven Hill -- Hill used to arrange for prayer meetings with Shatner and Nimoy, until poor Mr. Hill was fired for refusing to work on the Sabbath (replaced by Peter Graves as Jim Phelps). That would not happen today.

[@ella-vm6vf]

I was waiting for him to say that Bob Dylan was a jew but he didn't but I love it anyway❤

[@lailatrindade4494]

Oh my God, we had an SNL dvd with this song and I would watch this video over and over again... I couldn't understand shit, but with time I started to get what he was saying, and that's how I learned english! Nostalgia hit me like a truck now.

[@Margie75]

I love this song and I'm not Jewish. Happy Hanukkah to those who are🙏🏽🇮🇱

[@henryorlowski5004]

Happy hannakkah 🇮🇱

[@pamb4972]

thanks mate

[@jaque3901]

Thanks

[@gummypuss69]

Thanks!

[@rxslol]

hanukkah is over now :(

[@TheDreadedZero]

I wonder if he knew back then that this would become a staple of the holidays for decades to come

[@PasseBlanc]

In Hanukkah 2023, amidst all the global turmoil, I love this song!

[@kennethfrancis4092]

One of the best comedians and he does it with no effort.

[@NoxCattus]

Checking in from December 2022 to finally start celebrating Christmas/Chanukah :)

[@neominemanim6228]

You too! 😊

[@joelm8354]

Christmaca!

[@pauldasilva3530]

One of my favorite actors. SNL was great when he was on. A comedic genius he is.

[@kelsey1406]

I always forget just how talented of a guitarist he is.

[@asnider3155]

They make it look easy but I imagine just singing and playing the guitar at the same time requires a lot of practice

[@mariaresendiz9336]

Watched this the night it came out back in 94 n now it's 2019 n i still love it.... Adam was and still is hilarious

[@cheyneyjones4396]

This is how I know the holidays are starting still love these song so much

[@Haylan-df3pw]

My teacher played this song yesterday because we were listening to holiday songs. The funny thing is, there is a Jewish kid in my class who looked extremely uncomfortable while this was playing and everyone else was singing along to it and laughing.

[@bluethingys4843]

What a jew

[@MindelM]

Maybe he was learned to hide his feelings of pride for being Jewish or faced getting beaten up

[@Lauren.E.O]

It would’ve been nice if they played a serious song before the parody one. Sandler’s song is AWESOME, but it might be a little awkward for the kid if that’s the ONLY one people are laughing at.

[@boataxe4605]

He needs to get a sense of humor.

[@jesusc186]

Yeah he probably was just worried they were laughing for the wrong reasons or something. I like what someone else said about maybe playing a more traditional Hanukkah song before Sandler's. Or even maybe the Maccabeats would be good.

[@ProdigyCOD]

"But don't smoke Mariwanika" lol

[@francinearcieri8439]

Don't smoke marajuanuka lmfao

[@Hrithmus]

Every year around this time you need to listen to this song at least once. Total Classic

[@rburke1017]

I saw this when it was actually live on SNL and always thought it was so hilarious. Today I have been going back watching all the old Sandler SNL stuff and this made me laugh and cry - My frenchie that just passed away was named Mr Spock and I had forgotten that he said that in the song and it made me so happy and sad at the same time. I love that this stuff can keep coming into lives and proving its relevance over and over again. This period of SNL was the best thing ever and shaped so many of us.

[@hirampriggott1689]

This should be considered a holiday classic.

[@heath0013]

wait... i thought it was a classic

[@sara35ish]

I think it is by now!!

[@Sabrinagts]

I remember when my history teacher back then in high school used to play this song always a few days before christmas... those were the days I miss it🥺😂

[@AJB9806]

I saw this on the SNL Holiday show (compilation?) last night. I kept expecting it to end but I just kept getting better and better.

[@crazywarriorscatfan9061]

This will always be amazing

[@monoj765]

I'm so glad I got to grow up watching Adam Sandler

[@TheNameSara]

The melody reminded me of the song Smelly cat in Friends.

[@55robinwood]

I love this song and this guy and remember when he first sang it. I am Christian and love this Chanukah Song

[@agamcohen3286]

I love it. Happy hanukkah to all of you.. I'm a proud Jewish man🇮🇱🇮🇱💚💚

[@sarahmoorman6936]

Love the rawness of this original version!

[@somerando3718]

My family puts this on during Hanukkah time every time

[@ComeliaO7]

Happy Hanukkah ✡️

[@mettatonex5624]

ComeliaO7 you too! isn't it weird that its on Christmas eve?

[@severussnape5800]

ComeliaO7 thanks 😊🤗

[@ronhicks5818]

I was 19 then and life was awesome

[@diegovalderrama8115]

I love his sense of humor

[@IsrealRose3rd]

Dec 15th 2016 and this is still Fuckin priceless!!!

[@dumbdumb7416]

Billy Mullen, try 2018 😅

[@Joker863x]

Billy Mullen, July 16 3018

[@zarajean202]

Billy Mullen, that’s my birthday😂

[@kenmcgrady700]

Billy, you have a potty mouth !

[@joeywankenobii7399]

@@dumbdumb7416 lmfao try 202

[@smillsy71]

I still play this every Christmas. I love it.

[@sunshineandstarlight]

✌💞🌿💯

[@sylph8005]

Hanukkah is not always on Christmas. It’s usually before (as it is this year)

[@smillsy71]

@@sylph8005 Yes, I respect the calendar.

[@tararice5172]

I may be old, but I'm proud to say I saw this when it aired!

[@BostonKid13]

Rest easy Norm.

[@scottystcloud7086]

Its also very cool that even back then, Norm's blessing of Sandler meant a lot you can see it on his face. They already knew as 20 yr olds that Norm was sagelike and when you could make Norm laugh with a silly song, it was high art.

[@susanbybee1458]

This is the way to start the holiday season

[@Solarix07]

One of my favorite Christmas songs!!

[@chancehat5139]

lol

[@JudoJewOfficial]

+Solarix07 It's a Chanukah song

[@chancehat5139]

+Jukiemane no just no

[@JudoJewOfficial]

+Victor Salazar I'd know since I am Jewish and youre not

[@chancehat5139]

+Jukiemane im Jewish also

[@samuelbarber6177]

“Some people think Ebenezer Scrooge is, well he isn’t, but guess who is? All three Stooges.” That might be one of the greatest rhymes I’ve ever heard.

[@illmatic8777]

All i can say is Classic!!! This was such a big deal back then!!!

[@laineridley2143]

Nice profile picture

[@miscellaneousmoon327]

He can barely get through it he's laughing so much, I love this song so much, friggin' hilarious.

[@greggsanderson13]

i watch and share this every year. never gets old!

[@sunshineandstarlight]

💯✌💞🌿

[@jollyroger6135]

I’m not Jewish but as a 90s kid I always appreciated this. It represents a time when Saturday Night Live was Saturday Night Live

[@sombojoe]

all these decades and still makes me smile,…in the middle of AUGUST!

[@tsukiji_wasabi3722]

Ahah the way Adam shakes norms hand at the end

[@defaultusername123]

tsukiji_wasabi no guitar strap

[@susansmith555]

I love this Hanukkah song! Thank you Adam for a lovely way to celebrate it!

[@robdepolo122]

You can't watch this and not smile.

[@philsammarco9010]

Notice how Sandler subtly taps MacDonald to get out of the camera frame while he's singing. His jittery nerves are part of the act. He's a solid performer.

[@hannahlefebvre5750]

adam sandler is my spirit animal

[@moriahthompson9404]

Hannah Lefebvre Haha

[@sunshineandstarlight]

💯😅✌💞🌿

[@dirkthedaring5131]

My art teacher cranks this song every day at school and we all sing along

[@paulleckner8235]

I think Adam Sandler is up to the third version. We don't need a man in a red suit and be merry. We have ice cream from Ben & Jerry.

[@Xyd641]

Happ holidays Adam to you and all the good people ♥️

[@pierrelucchevrette2312]

2:58 best part

[@rschiel50]

A classic since 1994...Eight Crazy Nights!

[@yuriy_kondor]

Ahh the simple times..

[@danielhertzberg2164]

Merry Hanukkah everyone.

[@kristinaniemeyer5256]

Oh by the way I will never forget Adam Sandler and this song I’m not Jewish but I have much respect for Jewish Americans and at the gym I go to I’ve had several ask me Jewish questions I am a Diego Dane

[@bandkstudios7449]

Love this!❤️ I didn't realize how many celebrities are Jewish like me!

[@geneticqwerty6135]

25/12/2016 not jewish but i still like the song

[@thenlggajulian3108]

Genetic Qwerty why are the month and day switched?????

[@geneticqwerty6135]

because EUROPE and not pound and ounces

[@indecentproposal9473]

Congrats!! ...

[@ExtremeBeatlesArchive]

An occasional two-shot with Norm in it would've been nice.

[@NYRyder1983]

Happy Hanukkah to all Jews. Enjoy your 8 nights like this song. ❤

[@bayleepangallo8686]

It's the first day of Hanukkah! ( not Jewish but 😂 ) happy Hanukkah!

[@carolchaneyerickson5082]

Saw this on SNL. So funny!😅

[@brentrosencrans3968]

Heard this song for the 1st time today. Love it!

[@jamestrotter1760]

Tell your friend, Veronica, it’s time to celebrate Hanukkah.

[@jfrancisker5013]

Happy Hanukkah 2 Everyone 🕎☮️

[@kaitlynryan2597]

lol almost 30 years later this song ages well 😂😂

[@caesarl6600]

RIP Norm MacDonald

[@group6915]

The 2nd best era of SNL

[@Lydianon]

This was just on TV. This is a classic and fucking hilarious! I'm surprised there aren't way more views. I think of this song every Christmas. 1990's SNL was the best! Well, 2nd best to the original. The SNL Christmas special is on right now. I've been all Scroogish this month but this is helping a lot :-D

[@sketchesforyou8020]

This and Pretty Fly for a Rabbi by Weird Al are the best songs about Jewish stuff ever.

[@dwntwnjuliet17]

Hanukkah 2023 is on its way and I still love this song and Sandler. He's gotta be a decent guy bc he almost always gives his friends jobs on the project at hand. If I made movies I'd want my friends around too. One thing I always wondered if any Jewish kids saw this and tried singing it to their moms or dads and they completely flipped out. The parents not the kid. The Hanukkah Song will always be with us even when Sandler is gone. Thanks Adam. 👍🏼

[@ooo8421]

that movie was a legend

[@evilkanyevel6956]

Is that a Kirito Silloute?

[@Donscottgaming]

I am a Christian, but Happy Hanukah to all of my Jewish brothers and sisters 🙏

[@kevinpowell7435]

I'm a Christian, but I LOVE this song! I look forward to hearing it every year. Also, I get a kick out of Adam Sandler trying not to laugh. 😂

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

same. But Jesus was a Jew too 😀 So Happy Hanukkah

[@anthonyarguien7785]

Adam Sandler: Comic Genius.

[@minervadetrinidad1838]

Happy Hanukkah! Love this song

[@haileykaufman4780]

I still have this song on my phone 😂

[@meanyapickles]

His plan worked. As a little Jewish kid I got this song stuck in my head plenty

[@derekdolcy5839]

Happy 😀 hanickka every one 😊👍👍🎁🎁

[@user-gk3vz1cs4s]

Gah I watched this at least 10 times but this is still making me laugh LOL

[@monicamattox72]

now NOW I am in "the SPIRIT"...SHALOM ya'll ...:)

[@CosmicWhizKid]

Early career Adam Sandler is like early career Jimmie (J.J.) Walker - truly breakout funny before the self mugging became almost painful. The Hanukkah Song does not quite reach the heights of Adam's ode to his Sweatshirt... but it's not too shabby!

[@cherylc.5109]

Always makes me laugh!

[@adamdorgant9454]

Cheryl Calac Yes it does!!!