Natalie's Dreidels

Natalie's Dreidels

One of the best known symbols of Hanukah 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.

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

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.

Step 4 - First player to reach 0 tokens looses.

I've actually never played Dreidels. I was brought up Catholic ... but, early in my twenties I developed a respectful curiosity for the Jewish faith. To me, there seems to be a peacefulness. Esoteric and holy .... quiet and still.

Thank you to the lovely Janice, the Director of Banana Factory, for the generous and thoughtful loan of your dreidels.

Happy Hanukkah

If you would like to purchase this 6" x 6" oil painting on stretched canvas, please email me. This painting is priced at $100.00 plus s/h.

info@annelizabethschlegel.com

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