Why do we play Dreidel on Chanukah? - podcast episode cover

Why do we play Dreidel on Chanukah?

Dec 29, 202448 min
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Episode description

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.

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