The dreidel is a four-sided spinning top, each side marked with a Hebrew letter: Nun (נ), Gimel (ג), Hey (ה), and Shin (ש). It is a traditional toy used during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Each letter stands for a phrase: “Nes Gadol Haya Sham” (A great miracle happened there), referring to the Hanukkah miracle. The game involves spinning the dreidel and following actions based on which letter lands facing up. It’s both a playful activity and a way to remember the holiday’s historical significance.
SPIN A DREIDEL
נ
ג
ה
ש