What is a dreidel? A dreidel is a four-sided top used in a game played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Each side has a Hebrew letter: nun, gimel, hey, and shin. What do the letters on the dreidel mean? The letters stand for the phrase "nes gadol haya sham". It means "a great miracle happened… Continue reading How to Play Dreidel Printable
Nothing makes me happier than supporting small Jewish businesses. There’s that phrase that “When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance.” Well, it’s time to make some people dance. While I appreciate that there is more and more Hanukkah merchandise showing up in the Target Dollar Spot, that… Continue reading Hanukkah Gifts from Small Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z47POo2k4oI The Torah is the foundation of our Jewish beliefs and religious practice. It is sometimes known as the Old Testament, but that is a Christian term, we call it the Torah. It is part of the Jewish Bible. The Jewish Bible contains some other books as well. The Torah contains the five Books of… Continue reading Torah: The Basics
I love getting special matching Hanukkah pajamas for my kids every year, but they're often hard to find. Here are the sets that I've found that come in multiple matching sizes. I hope to add to the list as the season gets closer. I'd also recommend keeping on eye on Zulily, they have ever changing stock,… Continue reading Hanukkah Pajamas Round-Up 2019