Monday, November 26, 2012

Hanukkah Activities for the Kids, from Games to Giving

Set of DreidelsRules for the popular Hanukkah game The Hebrew word for dreidel is sevivon, which, as in Yiddish, means "to turn around." Dreidels have four Hebrew letters on them, and they stand for the saying, Nes gadol haya sham, meaning A great miracle occurred there. In Israel, instead of the fourth letter shin, there is a peh, which means the saying is Nes gadol haya po--A great miracle occurred here.

How to Play Dreidel

Continue reading for how to play.


Babaganewz, a fun website for kids, has Jewpardy! Hanukkah. Test your knowledge and see how well you do.

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Watch a video from Sesame Street showing Jewish families celebrating Hanukkah
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Commemorate Chanukah this year by helping the environment, aiding the poor, supporting our troops, and more.
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