Rabbi David Golinkin, My Jewish Learning
The Surprising Origin of the Dreidel
The well-known Hanukkah symbol has Christmastime roots.
The dreidel or sevivon is perhaps the most famous custom associated with Hanukkah. Indeed, various rabbis have tried...
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