Hanukkah gifts
Hanukkah, the Feast of Lights, that joyous occasion when Jews across the world celebrate the miracle
of the Second Temple when light for the sacred flame that should have lasted for one day, lasted for
eight! Every year, from the 25th day of Kislev (between November to December) Jews commemorate the
occasion by lighting candles in the nine branched candelabra and by giving Hanukkah gifts.
The Tradition of Hanukkah gifts
For centuries Jews have been giving Hanukkah gifts especially to their children and loved ones. For
many years, Hanukkah gifts took the form of “Hanukah Gelt” or money given as Hanukkah gifts mainly to
the children of the house. However, throughout the 20th century, and especially amongst secular Jews
seeking a way to offset the impact of Christmas, Hanukkah gifts began to take on many forms.
Modern Hanukkah gifts
Increasingly, today families are looking for Hanukkah gifts that have a meaning for their children,
Hanukkah gifts that express the importance of the festival as part of our Jewish culture and modern
history - Hanukkah gifts that relate directly to the festival and its traditions. In the search for Hanukkah
gifts that are both meaningful and modern, many people look to old Jewish traditions.
The Dreidle (Svivon in Hebrew, spinning top in English)
The Dreidle is a spinning top with four sides. Each side is stamped with a Hebrew letter: Nun (N) Ness,
Gimel (G) gadol, Heh (H) Haya and Shin (Sh) Sham - A great miracle occurred there, and refers to the
miracle of the oil in the temple. This is a wonderful Hanukkah gift as it not only relates directly to the
historical events and Jewish tradition and culture, but is a fun game to play. Today it is possible to find
Dreidles as Hanukkah gifts in an amazing range of sizes, shapes and designs, made from simple
materials and even exquisite works of art made from gold and decorated with precious stones. It is
possible to find a Dreidle that matches closely the personality of the person you wish to give it to, thus
making your Hanukkah gifts even more special.
Hanukkiah
During Hanukkah, a candle is lit every evening to commemorate the miracle of the temple. Traditionally,
every night an additional candle is added to the traditional candlestick or Hanukkiah, which has 9
candle holders, one for each day of the festival and one for the Shamash or candle used to light the
others. The Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkia) is traditionally used only at Hanukkah and over time, has
also become a favorite Hanukkah gift. The Hanukkiah has become almost an art object with designers
across the globe make new and innovative Hanukkiot alongside more traditional designs. You can give
your loved ones Hanukkah gifts of a unique and beautifully designed and crafted Hanukkiot that will
bring beauty to the house, not only at Hanukkah but throughout the year. This Hanukkah gifts will
reinforce your connection to Judaism, its history, traditions and culture, and at the same time, be an
expression of your feeling tor the recipients.
Hanukkah, the Feast of Lights, that joyous occasion when Jews across the world celebrate the miracle
of the Second Temple when light for the sacred flame that should have lasted for one day, lasted for
eight! Every year, from the 25th day of Kislev (between November to December) Jews commemorate the
occasion by lighting candles in the nine branched candelabra and by giving Hanukkah gifts.
The Tradition of Hanukkah gifts
For centuries Jews have been giving Hanukkah gifts especially to their children and loved ones. For
many years, Hanukkah gifts took the form of “Hanukah Gelt” or money given as Hanukkah gifts mainly to
the children of the house. However, throughout the 20th century, and especially amongst secular Jews
seeking a way to offset the impact of Christmas, Hanukkah gifts began to take on many forms.
Modern Hanukkah gifts
Increasingly, today families are looking for Hanukkah gifts that have a meaning for their children,
Hanukkah gifts that express the importance of the festival as part of our Jewish culture and modern
history - Hanukkah gifts that relate directly to the festival and its traditions. In the search for Hanukkah
gifts that are both meaningful and modern, many people look to old Jewish traditions.
The Dreidle (Svivon in Hebrew, spinning top in English)
The Dreidle is a spinning top with four sides. Each side is stamped with a Hebrew letter: Nun (N) Ness,
Gimel (G) gadol, Heh (H) Haya and Shin (Sh) Sham - A great miracle occurred there, and refers to the
miracle of the oil in the temple. This is a wonderful Hanukkah gift as it not only relates directly to the
historical events and Jewish tradition and culture, but is a fun game to play. Today it is possible to find
Dreidles as Hanukkah gifts in an amazing range of sizes, shapes and designs, made from simple
materials and even exquisite works of art made from gold and decorated with precious stones. It is
possible to find a Dreidle that matches closely the personality of the person you wish to give it to, thus
making your Hanukkah gifts even more special.
Hanukkiah
During Hanukkah, a candle is lit every evening to commemorate the miracle of the temple. Traditionally,
every night an additional candle is added to the traditional candlestick or Hanukkiah, which has 9
candle holders, one for each day of the festival and one for the Shamash or candle used to light the
others. The Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkia) is traditionally used only at Hanukkah and over time, has
also become a favorite Hanukkah gift. The Hanukkiah has become almost an art object with designers
across the globe make new and innovative Hanukkiot alongside more traditional designs. You can give
your loved ones Hanukkah gifts of a unique and beautifully designed and crafted Hanukkiot that will
bring beauty to the house, not only at Hanukkah but throughout the year. This Hanukkah gifts will
reinforce your connection to Judaism, its history, traditions and culture, and at the same time, be an
expression of your feeling tor the recipients.
Menorah by Agayof
Here, style meets tradition! The Dreidel
set combines the nine of candleholders
of the menorah with a dreidle to form a
contemporary gift-set for anyone to
celebrate Hanukkah. The modular design
is ingenious and highly original.
set combines the nine of candleholders
of the menorah with a dreidle to form a
contemporary gift-set for anyone to
celebrate Hanukkah. The modular design
is ingenious and highly original.
Beautifully designed by Tzuki Studio,
this handcrafted menorah celebrates
family joy and togetherness during this
Jewish holiday.
this handcrafted menorah celebrates
family joy and togetherness during this
Jewish holiday.
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