Why do Jews Say L'Chaim Before Drinking Alcohol?

Noticed how Jews have the custom of saying 'L'Chaim' before drinking an alcoholic drink? Rabbi Jonny Hughes, Associate Rabbi at Hendon United Synagogue talks to us about the sources of this custom.

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