Playing with this dreidel on Chanukah after lighting the menorah is a wonderful opportunity to talk about the miracles of Jewish strength and Jewish survival. On a blue surface, repeating circles of Stars of David, with a colorful star in the center, highlight this ancient-moderm symbol of Jewish identity. Around the edge are words from the haneirot Halalu song.

The source of the spinning top is the legendary heroism of the young children who defied the Greek decrees and studied Torah secretly. Whenever Greek soldiers approached, they took out their spinning tops to show they were enjoying a harmless game.