Dreidels – Why Are They Central to Chanukah?

The dreidel signifies a very important aspect of the Chanukah holiday. In fact, it is as old as the menorah lighting itself.  If you take a look at the dreidel, which is Yiddish for “spinner” or “top,” you’ll notice a letter imprinted on each of its sides: nun, gimmel, hey and shin which stand for […]