Dreidel is the game of Hanukkah— easy, fun, and all the enjoyable suspense that a family can have playing together in a ritualistic fashion. As long as you have a dreidel and some chips to play with, then you’re good to go! But what if you are looking for other games that possess the same…
A step-by-step guide on how to play the dreidel game with family and friends
There will be light, laughter and spinning this Hanukkah—and there’s no better way to bring people together than the dreidel game! Whether you gamble chocolate gelt, jelly beans, or your grandmother’s button collection, the dreidel game is easy to learn and even easier to play. Gather your loved ones, get a dreidel and spin away!…
The History and Significance of the Dreidel Game in Hanukkah Celebrations
What Is a Dreidel? A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top with Hebrew letters on each side (Nun—נ, Gimel—ג, Hei—ה, and Shin—ש). Each letter stands for the acronym “Nes Gadol Haya Sham”—”A great miracle happened there.” In Israel, the Shin side is a Peh (פ) to say, “Nes Gadol Haya Po”—”A great miracle happened here.”…