How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Ga... Nov 7, 2008
How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game: Simple Rules for Enjoying this Jewish Holiday Tradition ... How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game ... How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game. (Suite101.com)
Texas Dreidel Tournament For A Happy Hanukkah: A Fun Event And Unique Fundraising Opportunity Oct 20, 2008
is a new game that combines the traditional Hanukkah dreidel game with Texas hold'em poker. While the dreidel game can be enjoyed by a small gathering of dedicated players, enterprising organizations have helped to develop a tournament version that allows large groups to get involved and have fun. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Nontraditional menorahs shed new light on Hanukkah Dec 4, 2007
The dreidel game originally had nothing to do with Hanukkah; it has been played by various people in various languages for many centuries. " Golinkin notes with irony that Hanukkah celebrates Jewish victory over cultural assimilation. Jews celebrate the holiday by playing a game that is an "excellent example of cultural assimilation. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Amid hoopla, Hanukkah stresses B.C. roots Dec 4, 2007
Jordana Jacobs, 8, likes playing the dreidel game. The dreidel top is inscribed with four Hebrew letters that allowed Jews to discuss their faith without fear of persecution while appearing to play a harmless game. (The Palm Beach Post)
Spinning a story Dec 1, 2007
When Syrian Greek soldiers checked, Jewish parents hid the Torahs and their children played the dreidel game as a cover ... Esti Barak, president of Temple Beth Israel, says it is important that Jewish people carry on the traditions of Hanukkah -- including children playing the dreidel game -- and understand their meanings ... "You can talk to little kids and tell them stories, but when you teach something, such as a dreidel game, they remember."It confirms who you are, and you don't forget... (Fresno Bee)
Miracle of the oil Nov 30, 2007
It's celebrated various ways through the lighting of the Menorah, singing, and the dreidel game, he said. There are many songs related to Hanukkah, but some of the most well known are "Rock of Ages" and "I Have a Little Dreidel," he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Temple prepares for Hanukkah Nov 28, 2007
Hanukkah parties, complete with singing, candle lighting, the dreidel game a four-sided spinning top imprinted with a Hebrew letter on each side and small gifts like chocolate coins make the time a happy one. Its always been a very enjoyable holiday, especially for children, Jennifer Leshnower said. (Odessa American, TX)
Still got some Hanukkah shopping to do? The Jewish holiday begins Dec. 4. Nov 24, 2007
Gelt: Chocolate coins for playing the Dreidel game are very popular with the young shoppers. They can choose between a large coin or a bag of smaller ones. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
