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The Hebrew Hammer
2003
In this sidesplitting comedy, a hip and holy Jewish detective dons his fedora to take on a festive foe: Santa's nefarious offspring. As Hanukkah hangs in the balance, our heroic Hebrew Hammer must outwit, outmuscle, and out- cool the forces of darkness to ensure a menorah-filled holiday season.
Runtime: 85 min
Box Office: $95K
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Ratings:
41
Metascore
6.1
User Score
50%
TOMATOMETER
64%
User Score
6.1 /10
IMDb Rating
54.0
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Check out what happened in The Hebrew Hammer!
In a poignant prologue, we are transported back in time to a tender Mordechai Jefferson Carver (played by), a young boy struggling to find his place amidst the cultural divides of his Christian-dominated public school. As he navigates the treacherous terrain of childhood, Mordechai is constantly reminded that his Jewish heritage is not only different but also unwelcome. The ubiquitous presence of Christmas decorations and festive window displays serves as a painful reminder of his exclusion, leaving him feeling isolated and alone.
As the scene shifts to the present, we are introduced to an older Mordechai, now rebranded as the Hebrew Hammer, a self-proclaimed defender of Jewish interests with a flair for the dramatic. Clad in attire that is equal parts pimp and Hasidic rabbi, Mordechai exudes confidence and bravado, earning him hero status within the Jewish community.
Meanwhile, the world outside has undergone a transformation. The current Santa Claus, the son of the cruel Santa who once crushed Mordechai's dreidel, has implemented a policy of inclusivity and tolerance, fostering an uneasy truce between Jews, African Americans, and Christians. However, this fragile peace is shattered when the new Santa, Damian, assumes power with a ruthless determination to eradicate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, reserving December for Christmas alone.
Mordechai's reluctance to rekindle his crusade is soon overcome as he is recruited to take down Damian, forging alliances along the way. His partners in crime include Esther Bloomenbergensteinenthal, the lovely daughter of the Chief of the Jewish Justice League, and Mohammed Ali Paula Abdul Rahim, leader of the Kwanzaa Liberation Front.
As the battle against Damian's forces escalates, Mordechai and his allies embark on a globetrotting adventure, traversing exotic locales such as Israel, K-Mart, and the iconic Jewish Atomic Clock outside Jerusalem. The stakes are high as they converge on the North Pole for an epic showdown that will determine the fate of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the future of interfaith harmony.
