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One of the best known symbols of Chanukah is the Dreidel. A dreidel is a four sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side.

The four letters are:


SHIN, HEY, GIMEL, NUN

These letters mean "A Great Miracle Happened There."In Israel the dreidel is a bit different in that their letters mean " A Miracle Happened HERE!"

Dreidel is also a popular game played during the Holiday. Players use pennies, nuts, raisins, or chocolate coins (gelt) as tokens or chips.

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The player spins the dreidel. When the dreidel stops, the letter that is facing up decides the fate.

NUN - nothing happens - next player spins the dreidel

GIMEL - player takes all tokens in the pot

HEY - player takes half of the pot

SHIN - player must put one token into the pot






Now for some fun:

1)sound fileHoliday Musicsoundfile
Sing along to "Dreidel,Dreidel, Dreidel"!
A new window will open - Turn up those speakers

2). Play the Dreidel Game.


How to Play-
Step 1 - Each player puts one token into the pot.
Step 2 - Each player takes turns spinning the Dreidel.
Step 3 - Depending on the way the Dreidel falls the player responds accordingly.
  • Shin - player must put one token into the pot
  • Hey - player takes half of the pot.
  • Gimel - Player takes the pot.
  • Nun - Nothing Happens. Next players spins.

Step4 - First player to reach 0 tokens looses.


We wish to thank Rich Einhorn of Circle R studios for his 3D animations. Visit his website portfolio at http://www.mrli.com



Click on the dreidel if you'd like to make your own dreidel with our easy to make pattern. You can print this pattern directly from your browser or download to print later. Color or paint anyway you'd like





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