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Why do we play Dreidel on Chanukah?
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
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One of the traditions of Chanukah in Ashkenazic communities is playing with a dreidel, a spinning top that has 4 sides with the Hebrew letters Nun, Gimmel, Hei and Shin. What is the origin of the dreidel? Does it contain mystical significance? What is the connection to Chanukah?
A fascinating discussion about the Dreidel and its significance.